Indian Railways Train ticket new refund rules: Here are complete details

When you cancel a reserved train ticket, you are entitled to get a full or partial refund of the amount you paid for the ticket during the time of reservation. The refund process is different for counter tickets and e-Tickets booked through IRCTC. Indian Railways Train ticket new refund rules: Here are complete details.

Moreover, the refund amount also varies based on the status of the ticket that is, whether you are cancelling a Confirmed, RAC, Tatkal, or Waitlisted ticket and also, the time you choose to cancel it. The refund process for train tickets is governed by certain rules and policies. Here’s an overview of some of the important refund rules of Indian Railways.

Indian Railways deduct some amount if you cancel a ‘confirmed’, ‘RAC’, or ‘waiting’ train ticket. The deduction amount varies based on the timing of ticket cancellation. Besides, Indian Railways’ cancellation charges are also dependent on the ‘type’ of the ticket AC first, AC-chair car, second class, etc.

Here’s all you need to know about Indian Railways ticket cancellation refund rules:

1. In case of cancellation of confirmed tickets (more than 48 hours advance of the scheduled departure of a train)

– Rs.240 flat cancellation charges per passenger for AC First/executive class passengers

– Rs.200 for AC 2-Tier/ first class

– Rs.180 for AC 3-Tier/AC Chair car, AC-3 Economy

– Rs.60 for Second class

2. If a passenger cancels a confirmed ticket less than 48 hours and up to 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train–

In such a case, cancellation charges will be 25% of the total fare paid (subject to a minimum flat cancellation charge).

3. For cancellation of confirmed tickets less than 12 hours and up to 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train.

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In such a case, cancellation charges will be 50% of the total fare paid but subject to a minimum flat cancellation charge for each class.

4. For cancellation of RAC/waitlisted tickets if the ticket is presented for cancellation up to half an hour before the scheduled departure of the train (irrespective of the distance).