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RAC Ticket Confirmation Chances: If you travel by train, you've probably received an RAC ticket many times. After making a reservation, when the waiting list is cleared, you often get an RAC ticket. But the biggest question is whether an RAC ticket can be confirmed during the journey? Many people are confused about this because you don't get a full berth with an RAC ticket.

However, railway rules state that your RAC ticket can be upgraded to a full berth even during the journey if a berth becomes available. That's why this news is very useful for all passengers.

What is RAC? Understand in simple terms
In railways, RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation. With this, you have the full right to board the train, but you are not given a full berth. One berth is shared by two people, meaning you have to share a seat. However, the good news is that if your RAC number is low, you have a better chance of getting a full berth.

Can an RAC seat be confirmed during the journey?
Yes, it can. Railway rules clearly state that an RAC ticket can be upgraded to a full berth if a passenger with a confirmed ticket does not start the journey or gets off midway. For example, if you still see RAC after the chart is prepared, but two confirmed passengers do not board the train after it departs, your RAC ticket can be upgraded to a confirmed berth.

What are the chances of getting a full berth with an RAC ticket?
Let's say you are traveling from Delhi to Patna. Initially, you got RAC 20. By the time the chart is prepared, it becomes RAC 2. After the train departs, if two confirmed passengers do not board or get off midway, your seat will be directly upgraded to a full berth. This means you can get a full berth even during the journey.

As soon as the train starts, the TTE (Traveling Ticket Examiner) checks the list of passengers who had confirmed tickets but did not board the train. These seats are considered vacant. According to railway rules, these vacant seats are first allotted to passengers with lower RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) numbers. This means that if your RAC number is low and there are many cancellations or no-shows on the route, your chances of getting a full berth increase significantly.

Can you travel with an RAC ticket?
Yes, absolutely. You have every right to travel with an RAC ticket. You are guaranteed half a seat. However, your seat can be upgraded to a confirmed berth at any time during the journey if the rules mentioned above are met.

When are the chances of RAC confirmation highest?
When your RAC number is low
When there are many cancellations on the route
When passengers with confirmed tickets miss the train
When there are many no-shows on long-distance trains

The biggest advantage of an RAC ticket is that you have the full right to board the train and there is also a possibility of getting a full berth during the journey. If you travel by train regularly or are planning a long journey, this information will be very useful for you.

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