Indian Railways' latest announcement: RAC travelers will now get a full bed roll set; see details

Indian Railways' latest announcement: RAC travelers will now get a full bed roll set; see details

Indian Railways' latest announcement: RAC travelers will now get a full bed roll set; see details

Bed Roll Kit for RAC Passengers: According to the Railway Board's directive, in addition to a blanket, bedsheet, and towel, a full bed roll kit complete with a pillow will be provided in consideration of the requirements of passengers traveling on RAC tickets.

Indian Railways News: You should be aware of RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) if you take trains as well. According to this, two people each are assigned a seat under RAC while the ticket is in waiting. You may board the train with this ticket, and two people may share a side lower bunk and travel together. Often, when a coach seat opens up, your ticket becomes confirmed. If the ticket is not verified, it is common for the two passengers to argue over everything from using sheets and towels to spreading their legs. However, the passengers using RAC tickets will now be relieved by the new directive issued by the Railway Board.

Railway Board directive

The Railway Board has issued a new rule for the convenience of travelers using RAC tickets. According to this directive, RAC passengers flying in AC class will get a full bed roll package, which includes a blanket, bedsheet, towel, and pillows, in consideration of their requirements. This implies that two sets of bed rolls will be provided to RAC passengers. Previously, there was just one kit available for the two travelers.

Why was the choice made?

A railway official informed me that the Railway Board made this decision since the cost of the bedroll is already included in the fee that RAC customers must pay to travel in AC class. In this context, Railway Board Principal Executive Director Shailendra Singh has issued a letter to all Zonal Railways' General Managers. This includes directives to guarantee that RAC passengers get bedding and a bedroll equipment. The decision made by Railways would provide great ease for RAC passengers.

Furthermore, RAC passengers were charged in full.

The Railway Board states that the bedroll kit is in accordance with the fares that apply to RAC customers traveling in AC class, with the exception of AC chair cars. Treating RAC passengers equally with other travelers who have confirmed seats is the aim of this action. They will be able to travel comfortably with this as well. In general, there are fewer opportunities for RAC ticket confirmation on long-distance trains. In short-distance trains, there is a greater likelihood of receiving a confirmation of your RAC ticket.

A RAC ticket: what is it?

"Reservation Against Cancellation" (RAC) is what RAC stands for. This kind of ticket is given out only when every seat on the train is reserved. RAC ticket holders are let into the train, although they are not assigned a full seat. All they get is a seat. They had to share a berth with another person in order to sleep.