IRCTC boarding point rule changes from April 1, 2026: Passengers can now modify boarding station up to 30 minutes before train’s departureIndian Railways has updated its rules, allowing passengers to change their boarding station up to 30 minutes before train departure. This n...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Have RAC, Tatkal train ticket cancellation refund rules changed? How revised Railway limits may impact youIndian Railways has revised ticket cancellation refund rules, effective April 1 and April 15, 2026, to address last-minute cancellations an...
27 Mar, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Setback for railway passengers: Soon, no refund if reserved ticket is cancelled up to 8 hours before journey, lesser refunds in other casesIndian Railways has revised its ticket cancellation rules, effective April 1-15, 2026, to combat touting and system misuse. The changes inc...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Over 3 crore fake accounts removed from IRCTC portal: Ashwini VaishnawIndian Railways has removed over three crore fake accounts from the IRCTC portal to stop ticket touts. Most train seats, 78 percent, are in...
25 Mar, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Indian Railways tightens contract execution frameworkIndian Railways is implementing reforms to enhance construction quality, including assessing contractor bid capacity for projects over Rs 1...
25 Mar, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Cancelling train tickets? Indian Railways has just changed the cancellation chargesIndian Railways has updated its ticket cancellation policy, introducing a tiered refund system based on departure time. Passengers cancelli...
24 Mar, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Railways should refund RAC passengers without berth, says parliamentary committeeA parliamentary committee has flagged issues with Indian Railways. Passengers holding RAC tickets, who do not get confirmed berths, should ...
05 Feb, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Train delayed, AC not working? Get a refund from Indian Railways by filing a TDR request on IRCTC - know when, howIRCTC allows you to file a Ticket Deposit Receipt for things like trains running over three hours late, AC not working, or if your train ta...
26 Jun, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
IRCTC refund rules: How can you get refund for confirmed railway tickets after chart preparation?According to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC): E-ticket cannot be cancelled after chart preparation. Users are reque...
05 Dec, 2023, 01.29 PM IST
How to get full refund of train ticket for cancelled or late running trainsDue to severe rainfall in North India, there are train delays and cancellations. Passengers are entitled to a full refund if the train is t...
19 Jul, 2023, 06.11 PM IST
Man's 5-year fight to get Rs 35 refund on cancelled railway ticket benefits around 3 lakh IRCTC usersThe Railways has approved Rs 2.43 crore in refunds to 2.98 lakh IRCTC users.
30 May, 2022, 05.33 PM IST
Railways refunds Rs 1885 cr to passengers who booked tickets during lockdown"The railways has successfully refunded Rs 1885 crore towards cancellation of tickets to passengers during the period March 21 to May 31 on...
04 Jun, 2020, 05.29 PM IST
Railways to refund Rs 1,490 crore for cancellation of 94 lakh ticket bookingsTop Railways officials told that an amount of Rs 830 crore will be refunded for 55 lakh bookings made for travel between March 22 and April...
15 Apr, 2020, 07.02 PM IST
Indian Railways offers full refund for trains cancelled till May 3 and for advance bookingsCustomers will also get full refunds of their tickets if they are cancelling their advance bookings for trains not yet cancelled, Indian Ra...
14 Apr, 2020, 02.06 PM IST
No refunds on cancelled train tickets: Here's how you can avoid the pinchWhat if the train is late and you cancel the ticket, will you get any refund? Here's how to find out.
25 Jul, 2018, 09.36 AM IST
Rail tickets of Rs 5,000 or more booked between November 16-24 won't be refunded in cashPeople who booked such tickets will have to file a TDR (ticket deposit receipt) and get the refund through cheques or ECS.
15 Nov, 2016, 09.21 PM IST
Railways to pay over Rs 50,000 for 2yr delay in processing refundForum has asked the Railways to examine rules governing time limit for claiming refund "so that consumers are not made to litigate for refu...
02 Jun, 2013, 10.57 AM IST