RAC TICKET CANCELLATION
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.
Travelling for Chhath Puja This Week? 8 Last-Minute Train and Bus Booking Tips to Reach Home on Time
Travelling home for Chhath Puja 2026 but still struggling to find confirmed train or bus tickets? With the festival approaching, demand for routes connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities with Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand can make last-minute bookings difficult. From checking special trains and Tatkal quotas to considering nearby railway stations and alternative bus routes, here are practical ways to plan your journey before November 13.
India to export Vande Bharat trains in 3-4 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will commence the export of Vande Bharat trains in three to four years. The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been recently launched to enhance overnight travel comfort. It features advanced design improvements aimed at passenger convenience and aims to reduce travel time significantly. Fares for the sleeper service are competitive compared to international train services.
Rs 1,819 for Delhi-Kashi Vande Bharat Sleeper ride: Much-awaited overnight train launches tomorrow. Check ticket prices, timings, route & facilities
India's second Vande Bharat Sleeper train will be launched between Varanasi and New Delhi on Saturday, October 31. The 16-coach, fully air-conditioned train will accommodate 823 passengers and operate six days a week. Check its ticket fares, departure and arrival timings, route, stoppages and onboard facilities.
Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to cut travel time on Mumbai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi routes: Check launch dates, timings, stops, schedule and more
Vande Bharat Sleeper trains news: Indian Railways plans to expand its overnight services by introducing two new Vande Bharat sleeper trains. The Delhi-Varanasi and Mumbai-Bengaluru routes are set for launch around October 31 and November 1, respectively. These services aim to significantly reduce travel times on both routes, providing more efficient overnight travel. The proposed schedules are tentative and awaiting official confirmation from Indian Railways.
Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper likely to launch on October 31, offering faster overnight travel between the two cities; check operating days, timings, stops and other details
Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper news: The new Sleeper Vande Bharat Express is expected to begin overnight services between Varanasi and New Delhi from October 31. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw are likely to flag off the train. The service is expected to operate six days a week, except Saturdays. Fares are expected to range from Rs 2.40 to Rs 3.80 per kilometre, depending on the travel class.
Rail passengers opting for 45-paise travel insurance at counters must pay digitally from Oct 27
Railway passengers will need to pay for optional travel insurance through digital means starting October 27. This change follows a Supreme Court order requiring digital transactions for insurance premiums. The 45-paise premium cannot be paid in cash due to certain coins no longer being legal tender. Passengers who cancel tickets will forfeit part of the insurance premium along with other fees.
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper to begin operations on November 1
India will launch its second Vande Bharat sleeper train service between Mumbai and Bengaluru on November 1. This service aims to reduce travel time by nearly eight hours, covering the 1,118-km distance in about 16 hours. The train will feature 16 air-conditioned coaches, offering 823 berths for passengers' comfort. Fares for the sleeper service will be determined based on a per-kilometer structure, which is competitive with global rates.
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.
Booked but no ticket, money debited? Delhi HC seeks Railways, IRCTC response on plea seeking audit of online reservation system
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Ministry of Railways and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on a Public Interest Litigation seeking an independent audit of the online railway ticket reservation system over alleged technical failures and possible unfair access to available tickets.
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.
Have RAC, Tatkal train ticket cancellation refund rules changed? How revised Railway limits may impact you
Indian Railways has revised ticket cancellation refund rules, effective April 1 and April 15, 2026, to address last-minute cancellations and agent manipulation. The maximum refund window has been extended to 72 hours before departure, while the no-refund window now starts 8 hours prior. Deduction slabs for partial refunds have also been adjusted.
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.
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.
IRCTC refund rules: How can you get refund for confirmed railway tickets after chart preparation?
According to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC): E-ticket cannot be cancelled after chart preparation. Users are requested to use the online TDR filing for such cases and track status of the refund case through tracking service provided by IRCTC. TDR can be filed as per Railway rules." Know here how to file a TDR.
Railways' new device checks real-time seat availability, allots 7K unconfirmed passengers berths daily
If a passenger with a reserved ticket does not turn up or cancels their journey at the last minute, the vacant berth is displayed on the HHT device which enables the train ticket examiner (TTE) to allot it to a wait-listed passenger or a reservation against cancellation (RAC) passenger on board.
No refunds on cancelled train tickets: Here's how you can avoid the pinch
What if the train is late and you cancel the ticket, will you get any refund? Here's how to find out.
Wait listed train tickets brought from counters can be cancelled online
Earlier only confirmed ticket holders could cancel their tickets through 139 service. Now the facility can be used for cancellation of RAC tickets also.
Cancellation of rail tickets gets tougher
Rail travelers having confirmed tickets will not get any refunds if they don't cancel four hours before the departure of the train.
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