first class car

Luxury train compartment

A first class car is a railway carriage or compartment offering premium accommodations—more spacious seating, better service, and higher fares than standard coaches.

The term applies both to the physical car and to the ticket category: We upgraded to the first class car for the overnight journey.

In American usage, first class car sometimes refers to luxury automobiles, though this sense is less common.

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limousine · chauffeur · white glove service · leather · plush · spacious · private cabin · upgrade · compartment · sleeper · train · carriage · dining · VIP · red carpet treatment · elite · prestige · top tier

Opposites
service tier/luxury level

first class carcoach class

Standard airplane seating tier

economy car · cattle car · budget class · standing room only

passenger treatment/status

first class careconomy class

Lowest-fare travel tier

third class · steerage · cheap seats · general admission

Family

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