Comprehensive Guide to understanding RAC Reservations in Indian Railways Trains

Accommodating an increasing number of passengers, Indian Railways provides RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) Seats in sleeper coaches. These seats are specifically designated for 12 passengers, with 2 per berth, on each coach. For instance, in a train with 10 sleeper coaches, 120 passengers can be accommodated under RAC. These passengers are denoted as RAC1, RAC2, etc., up to RAC120, followed by Waitlist (WL) passengers.

Proven Chances of RAC Confirmation:

Ultimately, your chances of securing a confirmed berth from an RAC reservation highly depend on several factors:

Class of Ticket: The lower the ticket class, the higher the likelihood of RAC confirmation. Total Train Capacity: The total capacity of the train for the specific class of accommodation is a critical factor. Train Composition: Trains with a higher number of sleeper coaches have a better chance of confirming RAC reservations, especially when there are at least 12 sleeper coaches.

For example, if a train consists of 24 coaches, with a minimum of 12 being sleeper coaches, there is a significantly higher chance of securing an RAC seat. Approximately, 80% of tickets in WL 80 have a near 90% chance of not reaching RAC.

Still, you can monitor your chances of confirmation using the Confirm TKT app. This app provides an accurate prediction of your ticket's chances of confirmation.

How to Calculate RAC Seats:

The number of RAC seats can be accurately calculated using the following information:

For Side Lower Berths (SL):

7 berths 14 seats per coach

For 3rd Class AC (3AC):

4 berths 8 seats per coach 3 seats per Garib Rath coach

For 2nd Class AC (2AC):

3 berths 6 seats per coach

Note that RAC quota seats are the same irrespective of whether the coach is an ICF (Indian Composite Flexibility) coach or an LHB (Long Hose Berth) coach. The total number of RAC quota seats for a particular class and train can be calculated based on the number of coaches of each class available.

First, confirmed tickets are issued till the confirmed berth quota is exhausted. After that, RAC tickets are issued based on availability. Waitlist tickets are then issued for the remaining passengers.

Hoping this comprehensive guide has helped in understanding the intricacies of RAC reservations in Indian Railways trains.