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Railways reiterates full bedroll entitlement for RAC passengers
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The Railway Ministry has reiterated that every reservation-against-cancellation passenger travelling in an air-conditioned coach, except AC Chair Car, must receive a complete bedroll kit, The Hindu reports. An August 4 Railway Board letter called for strict compliance after repeated complaints. The instruction places RAC passengers on the same footing as other eligible travellers even when two people share a berth.
Why it matters
RAC passengers pay for confirmed travel but often receive reduced comfort. Consistent bedroll provision is a basic service standard, and repeated reminders suggest enforcement gaps that passengers and railway managers can now track.
Evidence assessment
The report quotes a dated Railway Board instruction and describes its scope. Complaint volumes and compliance data are not provided.
Medium confidence — A specific dated ministry directive strongly supports the entitlement, though the underlying letter was not independently reviewed.
Coverage assessment
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