Coach layout guide

AC First Class (1A) seat map

AC First Class is the most private class on Indian Railways. Berths are grouped into cabins of four and coupes of two, with a door that closes for privacy. LHB 1A coaches have 24 berths across seven cabins and coupes; ICF coaches have 18 berths across five.

  • 24 berths in LHB, 18 berths in ICF
  • Private cabins of four and coupes of two
  • All berths are window-facing
  • Highest fare class on regular trains

Interactive

Find your exact First Class seat

Pick the coach build on your ticket and enter the seat number to see berth/chair type, window side and door proximity.

Coach seat decoder

Find your AC First Class seat

Pick a coach, then tap any seat in the map. We will show the berth type, the window situation, and whether you are next to the door or settled in the quiet middle.

Seat number

Seats 1–24 · LHB coach

Coach build
Coach class

Seat numbers repeat in every coach. Check the coach letter on your ticket before using this map.

Seat 1AC First Class · LHB
Lower Berth · Window
LocationCabin ACabin & coupe
WindowWindow sideLower berth — window side.
Coach zoneDoor endFirst / last bay
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Coach layoutAC First Class (1A)LHB · 24 seats · Cabin & coupe
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Door Bio-toiletFront of coach
Cabin Adoor end
Cabin B
Coupe C
Cabin D
Cabin E
Coupe F
Cabin Gdoor end
Bio-toilet DoorRear of coach
Window Side berth Selected Door end

Visual layout

AC First Class coach layout

Tap any seat below to jump to its dedicated seat page with a full explanation.

AC First Class (1A) · LHB24 seats · Cabin & coupe
Cabin Adoor end
Cabin B
Coupe C
Cabin D
Cabin E
Coupe F
Cabin Gdoor end

Build comparison

LHB vs ICF seat table for AC First Class

Compare how many berths each build carries, how the bays or rows are arranged, and where the door-end units sit.

AC First Class (1A) LHB vs ICF capacity and layout
BuildTotal berthsLayoutLower berthsWindow berthsBays / cabinsDoor-end units
LHB24Cabin & coupe12247Cabin A / Cabin G
ICF18Cabin & coupe9185Cabin A / Cabin E

Number directory

Window & lower berth numbers in AC First Class

Complete seat-number lists for every AC First Class build. Use these lists to confirm a window-side or lower berth before you book.

LHB AC First Class

24 berths · Cabin & coupe

7 bays
Window berths (24)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Lower berths (12)
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23
Side berths (0)
No side berths in this layout.

Window ranges: 1–24 · Lower ranges: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23

ICF AC First Class

18 berths · Cabin & coupe

5 bays
Window berths (18)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Lower berths (9)
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17
Side berths (0)
No side berths in this layout.

Window ranges: 1–18 · Lower ranges: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17

Seat index

All AC First Class seats by unit

Browse every seat number grouped by bay/cabin/row and open its detail page.

FAQs

AC First Class seat map FAQs

How many berths are in a AC First Class (1A) coach?

An LHB AC First Class coach has 24 seats, while an ICF coach has 18. Seat numbers run from 1 to the coach capacity.

Which seat numbers are lower berths in 1A?

Lower berths in the 1A LHB layout are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23. This list includes both main lower berths and window-side side lower berths.

Which seats are on the window side in 1A?

Window-side berths in the 1A LHB layout are 1–24. Side lower, side middle and side upper berths all sit directly beside the window.

How is a AC First Class coach laid out?

The LHB coach uses Cabin & coupe across 7 units. Cabin A and Cabin G sit at the door ends, so a middle bay is the quieter choice.

Where exactly is seat 11 in 1A?

Seat 11 in AC First Class (1A) is a Lower Berth, window side in Cabin D (Middle of the coach, away from doors).