RAC BERTH SHARING
RAC ending soon: Railways plans to scrap this train reservation facility; passengers may no longer have to share berths despite paying full fare
Indian Railways is examining the possibility of scrapping the decades-old Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) facility, under which two passengers share a single berth despite paying the full fare, according to a TOI report. The move comes amid concerns over passenger convenience and a parliamentary panel's recommendation to review the existing arrangement.
Vande Bharat Sleeper will make you forget flight journeys: Passenger offers peek inside 1AC coach with plush bedding & premium onboard service
A woman passenger has shared an Instagram video offering a glimpse inside the Vande Bharat Sleeper's 1AC coach on the Bengaluru-Mumbai route. From private cabins and clean interiors to aircraft-style water service, onboard meals and modern washrooms, several features are giving the premium train an airline-like feel.
S7, 57: Two passengers get the same confirmed train seat from IRCTC, and it wasn't RAC: Here's what the TTE did
IRCTC Train Ticket Booking Confusion: Two passengers claimed the same confirmed seat, S7, berth 57, in a viral train video. TTE Jitendra Mishra resolved the confusion by explaining that one passenger's ticket had been upgraded to a higher class through the Indian Railways auto-upgradation facility.
RAC train ticket became waitlisted, passenger had to travel standing; he filed a case against Railways and won Rs 5000 compensation
Man booked RAC-43 sleeper class ticket for Rs 399 to travel to village from Anand Vihar, however ticket’s status was changed to waitlist after chart was prepared; he filed a case and won Rs 5000 compensation in Delhi State Consumer Commission.
Train passengers with RAC tickets, take note: Railways says you must get a complete bedroll kit in AC coaches
Railway Ministry reiterates instructions for complete bedroll kits to RAC passengers. This directive follows repeated complaints about missing linen and blankets on trains. All AC coach passengers, except AC Chair Car, are entitled to these facilities. Railway zones must ensure strict compliance with these existing guidelines. This action aims to prevent passenger inconvenience during their journeys.
Indian Railways ordered to pay Rs 25,000 after RAC passenger was forced to share blanket, pillow with stranger
The Delhi Consumer Commission ordered Indian Railways to pay Rs 25,000 to a passenger. This passenger received only one blanket while sharing a berth on an RAC ticket. The commission cited a Railway Board circular which mandates adequate bedding for such passengers. Railways were held liable for deficiency in service and mental harassment caused. The national transporter must pay the compensation within sixty days of the order.
Will Railways refund half the fare for unconfirmed RAC tickets? Parliamentary committee suggests reviewing Superfast train criteria
A Parliamentary committee has deemed it unjustified to charge full fare for unconfirmed RAC train tickets when a passenger shares berths with another passenger. The committee recommended a partial fare refund mechanism for such passengers.
Railways should refund RAC passengers without berth, says parliamentary committee
A parliamentary committee has flagged issues with Indian Railways. Passengers holding RAC tickets, who do not get confirmed berths, should receive partial fare refunds. The committee also questioned the criteria for classifying Superfast trains, suggesting the benchmark speed is too low.
No refund if you cancel late. Railways tighten rules for Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains: Check new norms here
New ticket cancellation rules are now in effect for Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat II trains. Passengers cancelling confirmed tickets less than eight hours before departure will receive no refund. This change aims to reduce last-minute cancellations and improve berth utilization. These premium trains operate on a 100% confirmed berth policy, unlike regular trains.
Waiting list train ticket? Get ticket confirmation assurance with up to 3x money back guarantee from Ixigo, Redbus and MakeMyTrip
Tatkal tickets: Private travel platforms like Ixigo, redBus, and MakeMyTrip are offering a 'travel guarantee' feature to address the frustration of unconfirmed train tickets. For a small fee, travelers receive a refund and potential travel vouchers if their waitlisted or RAC tickets don't get confirmed. Read below to know more about travel guarantee feature for wait list or RAC train ticket.
Partially confirmed train ticket: Can you travel on a ticket with 2 confirmed and 2 waiting list passengers?
Starting May 1, 2025, Indian Railways will enforce stricter rules regarding waitlisted passengers. Those with unconfirmed tickets won't be allowed in Sleeper or AC coaches and may face fines. Passengers with fully waitlisted online tickets will receive automatic refunds, while those with offline tickets need to cancel them to claim refunds. Read below to know more.
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