New Delhi, Dec 20: Ministry of Railways has decided to revise the number of berths to be earmarked as Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) in Non-LHB coaches of different classes as under. The move will help in allowing more persons to travel in the train : –
|
Class
|
Existing | Revised | ||||
| No. of berths earmarked for RAC passengers | No. of RAC passengers provided sitting accommodation | No. of additional berths to be provided for RAC passengers | No. of additional RAC passengers to be provided sitting accommodation | Total No. of berths to be earmarked for RAC passengers | Total Number of RAC passengers to be provided confirmed accommodation | |
| Sleeper
(SL)
|
5 Side Lower Berths | 10 | 2 Side Lower berths | 4 | 7 (Side Lower) | 14 |
| 3AC
|
2 Side Lower Berths | 4 | 2 Side Lower Berths | 4 | 4 (Side Lower) | 8 |
| 2AC
|
2 Lower Berths (in cabin) | 4 | 1 Side Lower Berths | 2 | 3 (Side Lower) | 6 |
The enhanced RAC accommodation will be available in trains in which booking will be opened from 16th January, 2016.
Source: PIB
