Couchette

Uma opção econômica de dormitório em trens noturnos, consistindo em beliches dobráveis em compartimentos compartilhados de quatro ou seis beliches. Ao contrário dos vagões-leito, as couchettes se convertem de assentos diurnos e tipicamente fornecem um travesseiro, cobertor e lençol, mas não cama completa ou instalações de lavagem. Oferecem uma tarifa significativamente mais baixa do que os beliches propriamente ditos.

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Couchette is a term used in the railway industry. Understanding this concept helps travelers navigate train services, schedules, and ticketing more effectively. See the full definition above for details.
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