Full Form Of RAC

What is the full form of RAC?

RCA stands for Reservation Against Cancellation. Also known as conditional reservation because an individual can receive a confirmed ticket only when a previously confirmed ticket is cancelled. Usually people go for early reservations and even the railway advises that one should reserve tickets 120 days before the travel date. If tickets are withdrawn due to changes in schedule, individuals waiting for RAC can get an opportunity.

Points to remember

• It has become easier to book tickets due to technology. Booking is possible from anywhere and any device.
• A seat is confirmed in case of available tickets and if not then the seat will fall into the waitlist group.
• There is a possibility that a waiting list ticket transforms into a RAC ticket, thus instead of receiving a seat for yourself you will be sharing your seat with another RAC ticket holder. Thus, in a way a RAC ticket is a half seat.

Advantages of RAC tickets

1. Gives the right to board the train.

2. Individuals can’t travel on waiting list train tickets. Thus, a RAC ticket increases the chance of receiving a confirmed berth early.

3. Individuals can withdraw RAC tickets even after the declaration of the chart with a cancellation fee of 60.

Limitations of RAC tickets

1. Must pay the full fare

2. Time bound laws of cancelling.

3. Unaware of full birth availability.