Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Indian Railways Improves RAC with Guaranteed Seats
Imagine you have a train ticket, but the train is full.
The railway gives you a special ticket (RAC) that lets you on but you might have to share a seat with someone else.
Now, the railway has changed the rule.
If you have an RAC ticket, you get your own seat, which is a better experience for all passengers.
Indian Railways has updated its RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) rules.
RAC ticket holders are now guaranteed a separate seat, eliminating the need to share.
The change applies to all trains and classes where RAC tickets are issued.
Previously, RAC passengers shared seats, often on side-lower berths.
The move aims to enhance passenger comfort and the overall travel experience.
- Who
- Indian Railways and RAC ticket holders.
- What
- Indian Railways now guarantees separate seats for RAC passengers.
- When
- June 5, 2025
- Where
- Across all Indian Railways train routes.
- Why
- To improve the travel experience for RAC passengers.
Previous System
New System
Seat Allocation
Previous System
RAC passengers shared seats, typically side-lower berths.
New System
RAC passengers are guaranteed separate seats.
Sharing Rules
Previous System
Sharing seats was the norm during the day and berths at night.
New System
Sharing is minimized.
- Ticket Type
- RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation)
- New Rule
- Separate seat for each passenger
- Applicability
- All trains and classes with RAC
- Publication Date
- Published On: Jun 5, 2025
