Indian Railways RAC Rule: Passengers Demand 50% Refund for Half Seat

• A debate on X questions why Indian Railways charges full fare for RAC tickets, which provide only half a side lower berth.
• The 'Fundamental Investor' handle appealed to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for a 50% refund for RAC passengers after chart preparation.
• RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) guarantees boarding but not a full berth, with two passengers sharing one side lower berth.
• Passengers argue that with modern digital ticketing, an automatic 50% refund for unconfirmed full berths is feasible and just.
• While some defend the current system due to cancellation policies and potential upgrades, others highlight issues like manual allocation and lack of transparency.

Why It Matters: Passengers demand a 50% refund for RAC tickets, arguing full fare for half a seat is unfair.