Indian Railways News: If you also travel by train, then you must know about RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation). Under this, when the ticket is in waiting, one seat is allotted to two passengers under RAC.
This ticket gives you the right to board the train and two passengers can travel sharing on the side lower berth. Many times, your ticket gets confirmed when the seat in the coach becomes vacant. Many times, if the ticket is not confirmed, an argument starts between the two passengers over things ranging from spreading their legs to using sheets and towels. But now the new order given by the Railway Board will provide relief to the passengers traveling on RAC tickets.
A new order has been issued by the Railway Board for the convenience of passengers traveling on RAC tickets. It was said in this order that keeping in mind the needs of such passengers, RAC passengers traveling in AC class will be given a complete bed roll kit including blanket, bedsheet and towel, along with pillows. That means RAC passengers will be given two kits of bed roll. Earlier there was provision of only one kit for both the passengers.
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Why was the decision taken
It was told by a railway official that the Railway Board took this decision because the bedroll charge is already included in the fare charged from RAC passengers for traveling in AC class. In this regard, a letter has been written to the General Managers of all the Zonal Railways on behalf of Railway Board Principal Executive Director Shailendra Singh. In this, orders have been given to ensure arrangements for providing linen and a bedroll kit to RAC passengers. After this decision of Railways, RAC passengers will get a lot of convenience.
Full charge was taken from RAC passengers also
According to Railway Board, the bedroll kit is as per the fare system applicable for RAC passengers in AC class (except AC chair car). The purpose of this move is to treat RAC passengers at par with other passengers getting confirmed seats. With this they will also be able to travel comfortably. Generally, chances of confirmation of RAC ticket are less in long distance trains. The chances of getting RAC ticket confirmation are higher in short distance trains.
What is RAC ticket?
RAC simply means ‘Reservation Against Cancellation’ (RAC). This is a kind of ticket, it is issued when all the berths in the train are booked. Passengers with RAC tickets are allowed to board the train but they do not get the full seat. They get a seat just to sit. To sleep they have to share a berth with another passenger.
