Is RAC ticket valid in 3AC?

Passengers are provided sitting accommodation at lower side berths marked as RAC and two passengers can sit in one berth. In the 3AC coaches, there were only two RAC berths which has been increased to four to accommodate total eight passengers instead of four only.

What is RAC in 3AC?

Reservation Against Cancellation
RAC – Reservation Against Cancellation 2 passengers are assigned the same side lower berth seat. If any cancellation is done in the general quota seats, the person in the RAC queue is assigned a CNF ( Confirmed ) status.

How many RAC tickets are issued in 3AC?

There are 4 berths per 3AC coach which will accommodate total 8 RAC passengers in each coach.

Can I travel with RAC e ticket in 3AC in Covid?

“Now even RAC passengers will be allowed. So, what about Covid-19 distancing? After train services resumed those who have been detected coronavirus positive in various districts were travellers who returned from other states. Over 26 lakh passengers booked for advance reservation period from June 1 to June 30, 2020.

How many RAC tickets will be there in a train?

In an express train, the total berths reserved under the RAC quota are 71. Now, each of these 71 berths will be shared by two people, so the total RAC count is conventionally 142 (71X2).

What is the rule for RAC ticket?

In RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation), the passenger is allowed to travel and two passengers share the same berth. If a confirmed passenger does not board the train, a full berth is allotted to the passenger with RAC ticket, according to IRCTC.

Can RAC 10 be confirmed?

RAC 10 means your have a seat for yourselves(Not berth). This can get confirmed or you can board the train and remain seated.

Can RAC 5 be confirmed?

PNR 8632688700 RAC 5 will my ticket confirm? Since your current ticket status is RAC, it means that you have been allotted half berth. RAC is considered a confirmed ticket because you are eligible to board the train.

Can a passenger travel in 3AC with RAC tickets?

There are 14 seats in 7 Side Lower berths in each coach of SLEEPER Class, similarly 8 seats / 4 berths in 3AC and 6 seats / 3 berths in 2AC class per coach. An e-ticket which gets at least one passenger into RAC / CNF is not cancelled automatically unlike a fully Waitlisted e-ticket (which gets cancelled automatically after charting).

Are there any charges for cancellation of 3AC ticket?

The 3AC Cancellation Charges will be Rs.180 for each Person in the train ticket. 3 AC Normal ticket or 3 AC window ticket cancellation charges are same Rs.180 & the service charges will not be refunded. 50% of the train ticket (i.e) Rs.1500 will charged for 3AC cancellation charges if you have cancelled the train ticket before 12 hrs of Journey.

How much does it cost to cancel RAC ticket?

RAC ticket cancellation charge is 60 rupees. In all classes, sleeper, 2AC 3AC all classes you have to pay same cancellation amount. You can cancel your RAC ticket before 30 minutes from the departure of train after the preparation of final chart. In some cases the TTE wont able to provide a confirm seat to any one of RAC holder.

What does RAC for sure in 3AC mean?

3. Re: Train–RAC for sure in 3AC, waitlist in 1AC & 2AC–help RAC means you can board the train. You will be allotted seats but not berths. But, In all probability you will get confirmed reservation, no worries.