Indian Train Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL & CC Rules (2026)

Q: What do UB, MB, LB, SL, and SU mean on train tickets?

LB = Lower Berth, MB = Middle Berth, UB = Upper Berth, SL = Side Lower, SU = Side Upper, and SM = Side Middle (3E coaches).

Q: How does a 3E coach differ from 3A in Indian Railways?

3E has 83 berths (vs 72 in 3A), narrower seats, shorter side berths, costs ~6-8% less, and includes standard AC bedding.

Q: What is the difference between 3A and 3E in trains?

Both are air-conditioned 3-tier coaches. 3A (AC 3-Tier) has 64–72 berths and includes free bedding. 3E (AC 3-Tier Economy) squeezes in 83 berths with slightly thinner bunks and a shorter side-middle berth, costs a little less, and also includes standard AC bedding.

Q: Is Sleeper class better than 3AC?

Sleeper is cheaper and has better natural airflow, which is fine in winter and monsoon. 3AC is far more comfortable in summer — air-conditioned, dust-free, with free bedding, charging points, and privacy curtains. For peak-summer overnight travel, 3AC is worth the roughly 2.5–3× fare; for cooler months on a budget, Sleeper is perfectly good.

Q: What is the difference between 2A and 3A?

Both are air-conditioned berth classes with free bedding. 2A (AC 2-Tier) has only lower and upper berths — no middle berth — plus a curtain on every berth and 46–54 berths per coach, so it is more private and spacious. 3A (AC 3-Tier) adds a middle berth, carries 64–72 berths, and costs roughly 30–40% less, which makes it India's most-booked AC class.

Q: Which train class is best for a family?

AC 3-Tier (3A) is usually best for families: it is air-conditioned, mid-priced, and its 8-berth bays let a group of up to eight book together. Smaller families wanting more privacy may prefer 2A. Try to book a single full bay for adjacent berths, and remember children under 5 travel free while ages 5–11 pay half fare.

Q: Which is the highest class in Indian trains?

AC First Class (1A) is the highest regular class — private, lockable cabins and coupes with premium bedding and often on-demand temperature control. Executive Chair Car (EC) is the highest seat class, found on Shatabdi and Vande Bharat trains.

Q: What does 2S mean in train booking?

2S stands for Second Sitting — reserved, non-AC bench-style seats meant for short daytime journeys. It is one of the cheapest reserved classes, sits below Sleeper in fare, and does not offer any berth to lie down on.

Q: Do all AC classes provide bedding for free?

1A, 2A, 3A, and 3E provide free bedding — a sheet, blanket, pillow, and towel. Sleeper, Chair Car, and Second Sitting do not include bedding at all.

Q: Which train class is cheapest?

Among reserved classes, Second Sitting (2S) is usually the cheapest, followed by Sleeper (SL). Fully unreserved General (GN) tickets are cheaper still but come with no guaranteed seat. For AC travel, 3E (Economy) is the most affordable air-conditioned option.

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TL;DR

Indian Railways runs roughly eight reserved travel classes: 1A (AC First Class), 2A (AC 2-Tier), 3A (AC 3-Tier), 3E (AC 3-Tier Economy), CC (AC Chair Car), EC (Executive Chair Car), SL (Sleeper), and 2S (Second Sitting).
3A in train stands for AC 3-Tier, featuring 64–72 air-conditioned sleeping berths per coach across 3 tiers (Lower, Middle, Upper).
Common berth acronyms on your ticket: UB = Upper Berth, MB = Middle Berth, LB = Lower Berth, SL = Side Lower, SU = Side Upper.
Berth classes (1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL) give you a flat bunk for overnight travel. Seat classes (CC, EC, 2S) give you an airline-style chair for daytime trips.
Rough fare ladder, cheapest to priciest: 2S < SL < 3E < 3A < CC < 2A < EC < 1A.
Bedding (sheet, blanket, pillow, towel) is free/included in 1A, 2A, 3A, and 3E; not provided in Sleeper.

What is 3A in Train? (AC 3-Tier Explained)

3A in train stands for AC 3-Tier (Air-Conditioned 3-Tier Berth Class). It is the most widely booked AC coach in Indian Railways, featuring 64 to 72 sleeping berths per coach arranged in 8-berth bays with three vertical tiers (Lower, Middle, Upper) on both sides and two side berths (Side Lower, Side Upper).

When booking on IRCTC, selecting 3A gets you:

Free Bedding Included: Freshly laundered bedsheets, a pillow, blanket, and face towel handed out by the coach attendant shortly after departure.
Air Conditioning: Maintained between 21°C and 24°C year-round.
Curtains & Charging: Charging sockets near lower berths and privacy curtains along the aisle.
Fare Tier: Typically 2.5× to 3× the cost of a standard Sleeper (SL) ticket for the same route.

What Do Berth Acronyms Mean? (UB, MB, LB, SL, SU)

Berth acronyms printed on IRCTC tickets indicate your exact seat position inside the coach: UB stands for Upper Berth, MB for Middle Berth, LB for Lower Berth, SL for Side Lower Berth, and SU for Side Upper Berth. In 3E coaches, SM stands for Side Middle Berth.

Here is the quick layout reference table:

Acronym	Full Form	Vertical Position	Key Features
LB	Lower Berth	Bottom tier (floor level)	Easy access, fold-down seating during day, window view. Preferred for seniors.
MB	Middle Berth	Middle tier	Must be folded down during the day (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM). Requires ladder climb.
UB	Upper Berth	Top tier	Full privacy all day, high ceiling clearance, requires climbing ladder.
SL	Side Lower	Aisle side (bottom)	Converts from two daytime chairs into a flat berth at night. Great aisle view.
SU	Side Upper	Aisle side (top)	Overhead berth along the aisle. Good privacy for solo travellers.
SM	Side Middle	Aisle side (middle - 3E only)	Found exclusively in 83-berth 3E economy coaches. Shorter berth length.

What Do the Train Class Codes Mean?

Indian train class codes tell you two things instantly: if the coach has air conditioning, and if you get a flat berth to sleep on or just an airline-style chair. Once you learn the basic logic behind IRCTC's alphabet soup, like 1A, 2A, 3A, CC, and SL, picking the right ticket for your budget becomes incredibly easy.

Here is the quick key:

The number/letter before "A" = how many tiers of berths (1-Tier is most spacious, 3-Tier is most packed). "A" always means Air-Conditioned.
C in CC/EC = Chair car (seats, not berths).
SL = Sleeper, the non-AC berth class most Indians travel in.
2S = Second Sitting, non-AC bench-style seats.

So "2A" is AC with 2 tiers of berths per bay; "3E" is the economy variant of AC 3-tier; "EC" is the premium executive chair car you find on Shatabdi and Vande Bharat.

What Are All the Indian Railways Travel Classes?

Indian Railways offers eight main reserved travel classes, from cheap non-AC Second Sitting (2S) benches up to luxurious AC First Class (1A) private cabins. Whether you need an affordable Sleeper bunk for an overnight trip or a premium Executive Chair Car seat for a 6-hour daytime run, there's a specific class built for your journey.

AC First Class (1A)

The top of the range. Carpeted, lockable 2-berth coupes and 4-berth cabins, individual doors, and often on-demand temperature control. A 1A coach carries just 18–24 berths, so it is quiet and private. Attendants bring meals and premium bedding. Expensive — often close to a flight fare on trunk routes — but unmatched for privacy on trains like the Mumbai or Delhi Rajdhani.

AC 2-Tier (2A)

The sweet spot for comfort-conscious travellers. Bays have only lower and upper berths — no middle berth — plus thick privacy curtains, reading lights, and charging points. 46–54 berths per coach. You can sit upright on your lower berth all day without a middle bunk folding down over your head.

AC 3-Tier (3A)

The most popular AC class in India. Same 8-berth bay as Sleeper (Lower, Middle, Upper on both sides plus Side Lower and Side Upper), but air-conditioned, curtained, with charging points near the lower berths. 64–72 berths per coach. Free bedding included. If you want AC without paying 2A prices, this is the default choice. Not sure whether to pick lower, middle, upper or a side berth? The train berth types guide compares comfort, privacy and luggage access for each.

AC 3-Tier Economy (3E)

Introduced in 2021 as the cheapest air-conditioned option. It looks like 3A but squeezes in 83 berths using slightly thinner berths and a compressed side-berth layout (a shorter side-middle berth appears). Fare is a notch below 3A. Bedding is provided in 3E (included in the fare, standard across AC classes). Common on new express rakes.

AC Chair Car (CC)

Air-conditioned reclining seats in 3+2 rows, no berths — built for daytime intercity runs. You will find CC on Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi, Tejas, and Vande Bharat. Roughly 78 seats per coach. Meals are often bundled into the fare on premium trains.

Executive Chair Car (EC)

The premium seat class: wider 2+2 recliners, extra legroom, footrests, and complimentary catering on Shatabdi and Vande Bharat. About 52–56 seats per coach. Costs more than CC but far less than a berth-class ticket, and it is the most comfortable way to do a 6–8 hour daytime journey.

Sleeper Class (SL)

The workhorse of Indian long-distance travel. Non-AC, open windows with bars, ceiling fans, 72–80 berths per coach in the same 8-berth bay as 3A. No bedding, no AC — but cheap, breezy in the cooler months, and the way most of India travels overnight.

Second Sitting (2S) and General (GN)

2S is reserved non-AC bench seating for short daytime hops. General (GN) is fully unreserved — first come, first served — the cheapest way to travel and also the most crowded. Neither gives you a berth.

To decode the coach markings (B1, A1, S4, M1, D1) once you know your class, see the coach composition guide.

Train Class Comparison Table

This comparison table sums up the practical differences between all 8 Indian Railways classes. Fares are shown as an indicative multiple of the standard Sleeper fare, since actual ticket prices vary wildly based on distance, train type, and dynamic pricing rules. Always double-check live fares for your exact travel date.

Class	AC?	Berth/Seat	Approx. capacity/coach	Bedding	Rough fare (× Sleeper)	Best for
1A	Yes	Berth (cabins)	18–24	Premium, free	3–4×	Private, premium overnight
2A	Yes	Berth (no middle)	46–54	Free	1.8–2.5×	Comfort + privacy overnight
3A	Yes	Berth (3-tier)	64–72	Free	1.5–2×	Default AC overnight
3E	Yes	Berth (3-tier, dense)	83	Included in fare	1.3–1.7×	Cheapest AC berth
CC	Yes	Seat (3+2)	~78	N/A	Varies	AC daytime intercity
EC	Yes	Seat (2+2)	52–56	N/A	Highest seat class	Premium daytime
SL	No	Berth (3-tier)	72–80	Not provided	1× (base)	Budget overnight
2S	No	Seat	~100+	N/A	Below Sleeper	Short daytime hops

3E vs 3A: Which AC 3-Tier Should You Book?

Book 3A if you want free bedding, a slightly roomier 72-berth layout, and guaranteed comfort. Book 3E to save about 6-8% on the exact same air-conditioned coach, but be prepared for a tighter 83-berth squeeze, a shorter side-middle bunk, and bringing your own bedsheet since many trains don't provide one.

Space: 3A bays hold 8 berths; 3E fits 83 berths per coach by shaving berth width and adding a shorter side-middle berth. Taller passengers feel the pinch in 3E.
Bedding: Included in both 3A and 3E (standard across AC classes).
Fare: 3E typically runs a little cheaper than 3A on the same route.
Availability: Because 3E packs more berths, it sometimes shows confirmed seats when 3A is already waitlisted — a handy fallback when you are chasing a confirmed ticket.

Sleeper vs 3AC: Is AC Worth the Extra Money?

Choose Sleeper to save cash on winter or monsoon trips where heat isn't a problem. Choose 3AC for peak-summer travel between April and June. You'll pay about 2.5 to 3 times the Sleeper fare, but the sealed AC, dust-free sleep, privacy curtains, and charging points make it entirely worth the extra money for a good night's rest.

Sleeper wins on price and on airflow in the cooler months — those open windows and fans are pleasant from November to February. 3AC wins on everything else in April–June: it seals out heat, dust, and platform noise, includes free bedding, and gives you a reading light and a plug point. On a 30-hour summer journey through central India, the AC premium usually pays for itself in a night of actual sleep.

2A vs 3A: Is AC 2-Tier Worth the Extra Fare?

Book 2A for the extra privacy of a 46-berth coach with no cramped middle bunk and individual curtains for every passenger. Book 3A to save 30-40% on your fare. 2A is worth it for long two-night journeys or light sleepers, but 3A offers the best overall value for standard overnight trips.

Layout: 2A bays have only lower and upper berths (no cramped middle bunk folding down over your head); 3A stacks Lower–Middle–Upper on both sides plus the side berths.
Privacy: 2A gives each berth its own curtain; 3A curtains only the side berths on most rakes, so the main bay is open.
Capacity: 2A carries 46–54 berths per coach, 3A 64–72 — fewer co-passengers in 2A.
When 2A is worth it: long two-night journeys, light sleepers, or if you want to sit upright on a lower berth all day. Otherwise 3A is the better value and the reason it is India's most-booked AC class.

For a very long or premium trip, weigh 1A vs 2A too: 1A adds lockable private cabins and coupes but costs 1.5–2× a 2A ticket, so most travellers stop at 2A unless privacy is the priority.

Which Train Class Is Best for Families and Women Travelling Alone?

For families, 3A is the best balance of budget and comfort, letting up to eight people book a full bay together. For solo women, AC classes like 2A or 3A offer secure enclosed coaches with privacy curtains. The railway's ladies quota and priority lower-berth allocation make these classes even safer for nighttime travel.

Travelling as a family or group: aim for one 3A bay so everyone is together — see how to secure adjacent berths.
With young children: AC classes keep kids cooler and away from open doors; children under 5 travel free, 5–11 at half fare — details in the child ticket rules.
Solo female traveller: prefer 2A/3A over Sleeper at night; Indian Railways reserves lower berths for women aged 45+ and pregnant women, and a general ladies quota exists on many trains.
Senior citizens: class matters less than the lower-berth priority — see the senior citizen quota.

Which Train Class Should You Choose?

Your ideal train class depends entirely on your journey length, season, and budget. Pick 3A for comfortable summer overnights, Sleeper for budget winter trips, and Executive Chair Car for 6-hour daytime Shatabdi runs. If you want maximum privacy and don't mind paying airfare prices, a 1A coupe is the ultimate choice.

Overnight, summer, want to sleep well: 2A if budget allows, otherwise 3A. Skip Sleeper in May–June heat.
Overnight, tight budget, cooler months: Sleeper (SL) is perfectly comfortable and a fraction of the cost.
Cheapest possible AC berth: 3E — budget AC berth travel.
Daytime 4–8 hour intercity: CC on a Shatabdi/Vande Bharat, or EC if you want to travel in real comfort.
Short daytime hop under 3 hours: 2S is fine and cheap.
Maximum privacy, cost no object: 1A coupe.

Families travelling together should also weigh berth grouping — see how to secure adjacent berths. And if a senior citizen is travelling, a class with lower-berth priority plus the senior citizen quota matters more than the class letter itself.

How Do You Check Availability and Fares for Each Class?

You can check live train ticket availability and exact rupee fares on the official IRCTC portal, the NTES app, or Smart Seats. Status updates in real-time, meaning a train can show 12 waitlisted tickets in 3A but have confirmed berths available in 3E within minutes of each other.

Here is how to read what you see:

Available / a "current available ticket": a fully confirmed seat with a coach and berth assigned. This status opens about 8 hours before departure once the chart is prepared and closes about 30 minutes before departure.
RAC: Reservation Against Cancellation — you get to board and share a side-lower berth until a cancellation upgrades you.
WL: the full form of WL is Waiting List. You have no berth yet. The confirmation path is WL (Waiting List) → RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) → Confirmed as passengers ahead cancel.

A WL/1 ticket (one person ahead in the queue) is far more likely to confirm than a WL/10, so the waitlist number matters as much as the class. Remember that a fully waitlisted e-ticket is automatically cancelled and refunded after chart preparation — you cannot board on it — whereas a counter WL ticket follows different rules. To gauge your odds by waitlist type, read the GNWL vs RLWL vs PQWL guide.

Once booked, track your ticket with the PNR Status search and, closer to departure, use Coach Journey Lookup to see your coach and the live vacancy picture across the train.

Can You Change Class After Booking or Get Upgraded?

You can't directly edit the travel class on a confirmed IRCTC ticket; you'll have to cancel and rebook. However, the railway's free auto-upgradation scheme might bump you from Sleeper to 3A without extra charges if seats are vacant. You can also use the Vikalp scheme to secure a berth on an alternate train.

Manual class change: cancel the existing ticket and book afresh in the target class. See the full class change walkthrough.
Auto-upgradation: opt in during booking; the system may bump you from 3A to 2A, or SL to 3A, at no extra cost if seats are vacant. Details in the auto-upgradation guide.
Vikalp (ATAS): if waitlisted, you can accept an alternate train in the same or higher class. See the Vikalp scheme explainer.

How LastBerth Helps

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When Sleeper is packed but 3E has room, or when 3A is WL but 2A on the next train is open, that gap is easy to miss by hand. LastBerth spots it instantly, tracks your PNR status, and shows the live coach picture through Coach Journey Lookup — turning a frustrating class-by-class hunt into a single confirmed answer.

What do UB, MB, LB, SL, SU, and SM mean in train classes?

These abbreviations represent berth position codes on Indian Railways tickets: LB stands for Lower Berth, MB for Middle Berth, UB for Upper Berth, SL for Side Lower Berth, and SU for Side Upper Berth. In 3AC Economy (3E) coaches, SM represents Side Middle Berth.

Understanding these codes helps you locate your exact sleeping arrangement immediately upon boarding:

LB (Lower Berth): Bed at floor level, easy access for senior citizens.
MB (Middle Berth): Folds down between lower and upper berths; folded away during daytime.
UB (Upper Berth): Highest berth, maximum privacy but requires climbing a ladder.
SL & SU (Side Berths): Located along the aisle; SL converts into two daytime seats, SU is the top side bunk.

What is a 3E coach and how does it differ from 3A in Indian Railways?

A 3E (3-Tier AC Economy) coach is a budget air-conditioned coach holding 83 berths, compared to 72 berths in standard 3A (AC 3-Tier). 3E berths are slightly narrower, feature a shorter side-middle berth (SM), and on many trains do not provide free bedding, but ticket fares are roughly 6–8% lower than standard 3A.

While both 3A and 3E keep you cool during summer journeys, 3E maximizes passenger capacity per coach to offer a cheaper AC alternative.

What is the difference between 3A and 3E Economy coaches?

3E (AC 3-Tier Economy) coaches pack 83 berths with slightly narrower seats and individual AC vents per bay, whereas standard 3A coaches offer 72 berths with a standard, roomier layout. 3E reduces berth width and adds a side-middle berth to increase capacity, giving you a lower-cost but more compact AC travel option.

Which train classes include free meals and bedroll allowance?

Bedrolls are free in 1A, 2A, 3A, and 3E AC classes (except Garib Rath). Catering is pre-included on premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, and Vande Bharat unless you opt out. Non-AC classes like Sleeper (SL) and Second Sitting (2S) don't include free bedding or meals, but you can buy food onboard.

Train Classes FAQ

Got more questions about Indian Railways travel classes? Here are quick, direct answers to the most common queries passengers have about berth types, coach differences, upgrade rules, and finding the best value for your train journey.

What do UB, MB, LB, SL, and SU mean on train tickets?

LB = Lower Berth, MB = Middle Berth, UB = Upper Berth, SL = Side Lower, SU = Side Upper, and SM = Side Middle (3E coaches).

How does a 3E coach differ from 3A in Indian Railways?

3E has 83 berths (vs 72 in 3A), narrower seats, shorter side berths, costs ~6-8% less, and includes standard AC bedding.

What is the difference between 3A and 3E in trains?

Both are air-conditioned 3-tier coaches. 3A (AC 3-Tier) has 64–72 berths and includes free bedding. 3E (AC 3-Tier Economy) squeezes in 83 berths with slightly thinner bunks and a shorter side-middle berth, costs a little less, and also includes standard AC bedding.

Is Sleeper class better than 3AC?

Sleeper is cheaper and has better natural airflow, which is fine in winter and monsoon. 3AC is far more comfortable in summer — air-conditioned, dust-free, with free bedding, charging points, and privacy curtains. For peak-summer overnight travel, 3AC is worth the roughly 2.5–3× fare; for cooler months on a budget, Sleeper is perfectly good.

What is the difference between 2A and 3A?

Both are air-conditioned berth classes with free bedding. 2A (AC 2-Tier) has only lower and upper berths — no middle berth — plus a curtain on every berth and 46–54 berths per coach, so it is more private and spacious. 3A (AC 3-Tier) adds a middle berth, carries 64–72 berths, and costs roughly 30–40% less, which makes it India's most-booked AC class.

Which train class is best for a family?

AC 3-Tier (3A) is usually best for families: it is air-conditioned, mid-priced, and its 8-berth bays let a group of up to eight book together. Smaller families wanting more privacy may prefer 2A. Try to book a single full bay for adjacent berths, and remember children under 5 travel free while ages 5–11 pay half fare.

Which is the highest class in Indian trains?

AC First Class (1A) is the highest regular class — private, lockable cabins and coupes with premium bedding and often on-demand temperature control. Executive Chair Car (EC) is the highest seat class, found on Shatabdi and Vande Bharat trains.

What does 2S mean in train booking?

2S stands for Second Sitting — reserved, non-AC bench-style seats meant for short daytime journeys. It is one of the cheapest reserved classes, sits below Sleeper in fare, and does not offer any berth to lie down on.

Do all AC classes provide bedding for free?

1A, 2A, 3A, and 3E provide free bedding — a sheet, blanket, pillow, and towel. Sleeper, Chair Car, and Second Sitting do not include bedding at all.

Which train class is cheapest?

Among reserved classes, Second Sitting (2S) is usually the cheapest, followed by Sleeper (SL). Fully unreserved General (GN) tickets are cheaper still but come with no guaranteed seat. For AC travel, 3E (Economy) is the most affordable air-conditioned option.

Can I board a different class than the one on my ticket?

No. You must travel in the class printed on your ticket. Boarding a higher class without a valid ticket or an official upgrade leads to a penalty from the TTE. If a higher class has space, ask the TTE about a paid upgrade or opt into auto-upgradation when booking.

Can you travel in AC 3-Tier with a Sleeper class ticket?

No, travelling in a higher class with a lower class ticket is an offense under Section 138 of the Railways Act, incurring fare difference plus penalty.

What is Second Sitting (2S) and how does it differ from Sleeper (SL)?

2S provides reserved non-AC padded seating without sleeping berths, whereas Sleeper (SL) offers 3-tier berths for overnight travel.

TL;DR

What is 3A in Train? (AC 3-Tier Explained)

What Do Berth Acronyms Mean? (UB, MB, LB, SL, SU)

What Do the Train Class Codes Mean?

What Are All the Indian Railways Travel Classes?

AC First Class (1A)

AC 2-Tier (2A)

AC 3-Tier (3A)

AC 3-Tier Economy (3E)

AC Chair Car (CC)

Executive Chair Car (EC)

Sleeper Class (SL)

Second Sitting (2S) and General (GN)

Train Class Comparison Table

3E vs 3A: Which AC 3-Tier Should You Book?

Sleeper vs 3AC: Is AC Worth the Extra Money?

2A vs 3A: Is AC 2-Tier Worth the Extra Fare?

Which Train Class Is Best for Families and Women Travelling Alone?

Which Train Class Should You Choose?

How Do You Check Availability and Fares for Each Class?

Can You Change Class After Booking or Get Upgraded?

How LastBerth Helps

What do UB, MB, LB, SL, SU, and SM mean in train classes?

What is a 3E coach and how does it differ from 3A in Indian Railways?

What is the difference between 3A and 3E Economy coaches?

Which train classes include free meals and bedroll allowance?

Train Classes FAQ

What do UB, MB, LB, SL, and SU mean on train tickets?

How does a 3E coach differ from 3A in Indian Railways?

What is the difference between 3A and 3E in trains?

Is Sleeper class better than 3AC?

What is the difference between 2A and 3A?

Which train class is best for a family?

Which is the highest class in Indian trains?

What does 2S mean in train booking?

Do all AC classes provide bedding for free?

Which train class is cheapest?

Can I board a different class than the one on my ticket?

Can you travel in AC 3-Tier with a Sleeper class ticket?

What is Second Sitting (2S) and how does it differ from Sleeper (SL)?

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