If you have a confirmed train ticket, you can stay for 48 hours in a luxury room for just Rs 40. Railways gives this facility to its passengers. You will find this facility at most major stations.
Trains often run very late during winter. In such a situation, the passengers either have to spend time facing the cold winds at the station or they have to resort to hotel rooms. Keeping in mind the convenience of the passengers, the Railways has started this service.
You must have PNR number to book this room. You get this facility in the retiring room of the railway. You can wait for the train in this room for 48 hours. Here only 20-40 rupees will be charged from you.
How to book retiring room
You can book it through your PNR number. For this you have to visit the railway website
Have to visit https://www.rr.irctctourism.com/#/home. You can also choose ac and non ac room. You do not need to go here and there to book a room. Let us tell you that if you do not have a confirmed ticket, then you can avail this facility even on RAC ticket. Let us tell you that only one room is booked on one PNR number. Also, whoever booked first will get the room. You may also have to show some important documents like Aadhaar or PAN card to book the room.
What is RAC ticket
RAC is a kind of waiting ticket but in this you get a seat to sit. RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation. However, in this, 2 people have to sit on the same seat. This means that if you have a RAC ticket, you will not get a place to sleep. Usually these tickets get confirmed before chart preparation. However, if this does not happen, then the chances of getting confirmed later on are very less.
