After booking a reservation, when the waiting list clears, passengers are sometimes granted RAC, which doesn’t offer a full berth. The biggest question remains can a RAC ticket be confirmed mid-journey, Railway rules eliminate this dilemma. Railway rules clearly state that, if the opportunity arises, your RAC seat can be converted to a full berth mid-journey. This information is extremely useful for all passengers who hope to get a full berth even with a low RAC number.
What does RAC mean
RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation. Under this facility, you have full rights to board the train, but you are not allotted a full berth. Under this facility, one berth is allocated to two people, meaning you have to share the seat. However, there is a silver lining: even if your RAC number is low, there is still a rare chance of getting a full berth.
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Can a RAC seat be confirmed mid-journey
Railway rules clearly state that if a passenger with a confirmed ticket does not board the train or disembarks mid-journey, their RAC ticket can be converted to a full berth. For example, if your RAC is still visible after chart preparation, but two confirmed passengers do not board the train after departure, your RAC seat can be upgraded to a confirmed berth.
As soon as the train departs, the TTE checks the list of passengers who had confirmed tickets but did not board the train. These seats are considered vacant. It is a key rule in the Railways that these vacant seats are first allocated to passengers with lower RAC numbers. This means that if your RAC is low and there are a high number of cancellations or no-shows en route, the chances of getting a full berth increase significantly.
When is a full berth available on an RAC ticket
The biggest advantage of a RAC ticket is that you have full access to board the train and the possibility of getting a full berth during the journey. The chances of RAC confirmation are highest in the following situations:
When your RAC number is low.
When there are a lot of cancellations on the route.
When passengers with confirmed tickets are unable to board the train.
When there are a lot of no-shows on long-distance trains.
If you travel by train regularly or are preparing for a long journey, this information is extremely useful for you.
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