Indian Railways Considers Ending RAC Tickets Over Shared Berth Concerns

Indian Railways is reconsidering its Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) facility, which allows two passengers to share one berth when trains are crowded. Each passenger receives half the seat and may travel under the arrangement, but the shared space can make sleeping difficult. The review is being considered in response to passenger comfort concerns, according to the report. An official said it may not be appropriate to charge a passenger the full fare when they do not receive a complete space to sleep. The railway is considering whether to end the RAC facility, which has been part of the reservation system for decades.