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This Reddit user shared their surprise with a free upgrade of their 2nd AC train ticket to 1st AC with a screenshot of IRCTC’s text.
Many likened receiving the Indian Railway’s free upgrade to ‘winning a tiny lottery’.
Imagine travelling somewhere and getting a free upgrade. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? That is exactly what happened to one Reddit user, whose second AC train ticket was automatically upgraded to first AC, sparking surprise and a touch of envy online. The rare stroke of luck comes courtesy of IRCTC’s lesser-known auto-upgradation scheme, which bumps confirmed or waitlisted passengers to higher classes at no additional cost, provided seats are available. The post prompted a flood of personal upgrade stories, with many likening the experience to “winning a tiny lottery.”
The original poster (OP) shared a screenshot of the Indian Railways’ message, which read: “PNR XXX, Congratulations! Your ticket has been automatically upgraded. Travel in the higher class at no extra cost. – IR-CRIS.”
In their caption, the user noted that this was the first time they had received such an upgrade, writing, “I was promoted from 2AC to first class.” They added, “Before the auto-upgrade feature started working properly, I always thought it was a joke.”
The post drew hundreds of comments, with users sharing their own experiences, ranging from lucky upgrades to disappointing misses.
One user quipped receiving upgrade from Indian Railways was “once in a lifetime event.” Another user noted that receiving the upgrade depends on the train occupancy. “I got lots of upgrades from 3rd AC to 1st AC,” they said, adding that they deliberately never booked to confirm 3rd AC ticket. “I always booked WL 5-8,” the user added.
A third user noted that their waiting list tickets get updated till Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC).
But not everyone was as lucky. “The opportunity I waited for my whole life. 3A to 2A, SL to 3A, yes. But never 2A to 1A,” a user lamented.
What is the IRCTC auto-upgradation scheme?
The IRCTC’s free auto-upgradation feature aims to fill vacant seats in higher-class coaches by upgrading passengers holding confirmed or waitlisted lower-class tickets. Depending on availability, a traveller may be bumped up by one or even two classes at no extra cost. However, many find this upgrade elusive. Despite booking several tickets, some passengers report never receiving an upgrade. For the lucky few who do, though, it feels like “winning a tiny lottery”, as one user described it.
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