"hard class" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hard class (uncountable)
  1. (travel, informal) A class of accommodation, typically on trains, which is less comfortable than other classes, and might have wooden seating. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Travel
    Sense id: en-hard_class-en-noun-C6dZOdRX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, tourism, transport, travel

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