Redditor Gets RAC Seat Next To Woman, Their 15-Hour Conversation Becomes A Viral Story

At a time when most train passengers prefer the company of their smartphones over conversations with co-travellers, a simple journey on a Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) ticket captured hearts across social media, reminding many that some of the most unforgettable stories emerge on railway tracks.

The story, originally shared on Reddit, begins like countless train journeys. A passenger, who had secured an RAC ticket, learned that his berth would be shared with another traveller. In RAC, one seat is allotted to two passengers; they must share the space until a confirmed berth becomes available. This system is common in Sleeper, Third AC (3AC), Second AC (2AC), and occasionally in AC Chair Car coaches. It is a compromise somewhere between waiting list and confirmation, often uncomfor