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Railways may scrap RAC tickets after fare fairness concerns
The Story in Brief
Indian Railways is examining the possibility of scrapping the Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) system, under which two passengers share a single berth while paying the full fare. A parliamentary panel has questioned the fairness of charging full tickets for reduced sleeping space and recommended a review, the Times of India reports.
An official told the Times of India that there is a view that charging full fare for half a berth may not be appropriate. The system also causes discomfort when a male and a female passenger are allotted the same berth. No decision or timeline has been announced.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All three outlets report identical facts: Indian Railways is examining the scrapping of RAC tickets after a parliamentary panel questioned charging full fares for half berths. Mathrubhumi and the Times of India both quote an official saying it 'may not be appropriate to charge the full fare', while Economic Times attributes the same quote to the Times of India. The coverage is uniform straight reporting with no discernible slant. The key open question is whether the Railways will replace RAC with fully confirmed berths or introduce reduced fares, decisions that depend on the ministry's ongoing review.
Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
Sources (3): mathrubhumi.com (neutral report), timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
Update, 13 November 2026: this story now draws on 3 sources.
