Third Class is for low skillset workers and their families.
History
Thirdies were passengers with a well defined social role but not much privilege or authority as they did not pay for their tickets :
- They enjoyed a limited amount of calories
- They had limited access to the train outside of their work shift.
- They live in smaller accommodation down-train. While some Third Class Passengers live in shared quarters in the Chains Car(s), it is implied it is not the case for all Third Class Passengers. Third Class compartments might be similar in size and equipment to the Engineers compartment in the Engine Car: a shared compartment for up to four passengers, equipped with a sink, a kitchenette and light furnitures. Bathroom amenities might be shared.
- Their reproductive rights were limited to a Baby Lottery.
Throughout the Series
Known 3rd Class Passenger
Notable Third Class Passengers include :
- Zarah Ferami, Bartender.
- Astrid, Food Processing Worker.
- Clay, Bartender. Froze to death in detached section of the train.
- Walter Flemming, Papermaker. Executed during the First Snowpiercer War
- Miss Audrey, Manager of the Nightcar.
- Sean Wise, Agriculture Worker. Murdered by LJ and Eric Sotto.
- Terence, Head Janitor. Assassinated by Pike on Layton's orders.
- Nikki Genêt, Nightcar Worker. Murdered by Eric Sotto.
- Pastor Logan, Pastor of the Tea Room. Committed suicide after being discovered as Wilford's spy.
Jackboots, Brakemen, Agriculture and Sanitation workers, Craftsmen, Janitors, Breachmen and Tunnelmen are all considered Third Class Passengers despite their essential role in maintaining Snowpiercer. The Train Rules however state that Third Class has the right to petition Wilford in labor disputes and matters of jurisprudence.
Lead Brakeman Sam Roche and daughter Carly share a couchette in the residential section in Third Class.