Well size matters really! It's easy to say IR is just trying to earn more revenue but if this keeps going on, it's going to lose out some of its passengers. I thought government facilities were kept in mind to provide satisfaction and comfort for the people; this seems as if they want to drive out their passengers ;-)

Detailed instructions on how to get to the top berth would
also be helpful :-)

There is nothing right in the SMB concept per my say. As a passenger who have travelled extensively in both 3A/SL through my life, I would say that passengers demand at least some comfort rather than treated as cattle. Vacant berths in Alok's pictures are looking better but just think when the coach will be loaded with 81 passengers plus the unauthorized passengers.

My future comments deferred till I travel on this type of coach.

Big Bad Wolf at his sarcastic best!! Thanks for the pics Alok!! I was wondering which Yoga - asana would suit, for me to curl up onto a SMB, if at all I were allocated one!

What is wrong with SMB concept? IR is in business to make money and squeeze every inch of space to generate revenue.

Passengers do have an option to opt for AC2 if they do not like SMB.

No frill airlines not only dropped lunch but also reduced pitch (distance between two seats). Skybus, a new airline charges for check in baggage.

So what is wrong in concept? Nothing is free for sure. Instead of paying Rs. 300 for Tatkal, it's cheaper to sleep in SMB.

Please provide valid arguments against it. Thanks.

As usual, Alok's beaten the gang. I was working my contacts to shoot the interiors of the 84 berthed GR and the 81 berthed SL coaches at MAS. A wonderful set of pics, Alok! Thanks.

The side middle berth is fit only for this kid, not for us!

God help us ....

The last time i travelled on Gujrat Queen between Baroda and Ankleshwar, there were 2 FC coaches and both were packed to the rafters.

Karan, when we were all kids, everything about railways facinated us including this unique model of the coach =D. It still does ;-)