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RAC 26 Confirmation Chances

Your ticket shows RAC 26 — position 26 in the Reservation Against Cancellation queue. The confirmation probability for RAC 26 is approximately 15–30% (Low), meaning this number possible only on high-cancellation routes. RAC guarantees boarding on a shared side-lower berth. Unlike WL, RAC passengers always travel.

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What RAC 26 means

RAC 26 means you are at waitlist position 26 in the Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) pool. RAC guarantees boarding on a shared side-lower berth. Unlike WL, RAC passengers always travel. At this position, the confirmation rate is approximately 15–30% — rated Low.

RAC 26 probability by route and class

RAC 26 possible only on high-cancellation routes. This varies by route (busy metro routes like Delhi-Mumbai or Delhi-Kolkata have more cancellations), class (Sleeper class moves faster than AC classes because it has more seats), season (festival periods have fewer cancellations and lower confirmation rates), and how many days remain before chart preparation.

What to do now

You will board and share a berth for the journey. On Rajdhani and Duronto trains, TTEs upgrade RAC passengers frequently as confirmed passengers don't show up — so keep the ticket.

How RAC 26 compares

For reference: RAC 21 has a 15–30% probability and RAC 31 has a 5–15% probability. A full breakdown is available in the Reservation Against Cancellation guide at pnralert.in/blog/rac-ticket-meaning-will-it-get-confirmed.

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Frequently asked questions

Will RAC 26 confirm?

The historical probability for RAC 26 is 15–30% (Low). Confirmation depends on cancellations before chart preparation. Check the full guide at pnralert.in/blog/rac-ticket-meaning-will-it-get-confirmed for a detailed breakdown.

When does RAC 26 get confirmed?

Most movement for RAC tickets happens in the 48 hours before departure when passengers cancel. The biggest single jump often occurs at chart preparation, 4-6 hours before the train departs from the source station.

How do I track RAC 26 automatically?

Enter your PNR on PNR Alert and subscribe for WhatsApp alerts. You will get an instant notification the moment RAC 26 moves, upgrades to RAC, or becomes CNF — no manual checking needed.

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