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
No refund if you cancel late. Railways tighten rules for Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains: Check new norms hereNew ticket cancellation rules are now in effect for Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat II trains. Passengers cancelling confirmed ticket...
20 Jan, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Fares Out: No RAC & waiting list; here’s what 1AC, 2AC and 3AC tickets will costThe Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is set to launch on the Guwahati-Howrah route this month, featuring a unique booking system with no RAC or...
12 Jan, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
IRCTC’s new tatkal rules you must know before your next confirmed train ticket booking: Know all FAQ'sIndian Railways will soon introduce e-Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal train ticket bookings. This aims to reduce fraud and increase trans...
10 Jun, 2025, 05.16 PM IST
Waiting list train ticket? Get ticket confirmation assurance with up to 3x money back guarantee from Ixigo, Redbus and MakeMyTripTatkal tickets: Private travel platforms like Ixigo, redBus, and MakeMyTrip are offering a 'travel guarantee' feature to address the frustr...
05 Jun, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
Partially confirmed train ticket: Can you travel on a ticket with 2 confirmed and 2 waiting list passengers?Starting May 1, 2025, Indian Railways will enforce stricter rules regarding waitlisted passengers. Those with unconfirmed tickets won't be ...
14 May, 2025, 02.18 PM IST
Clerkage charge is levied on cancellation of all waitlisted tickets: Railway Minister Ashwini VaishnawThe Railway Ministry levies clerkage charges on all waitlisted ticket cancellations, using the revenue for maintenance and operations. Resp...
11 Dec, 2024, 08.30 PM IST
Railways to start waiting lists for special trains from May 22; likely to run more trainsThe railways has, however, capped the waiting list on these trains -- up to 100 for AC 3 tier, 50 for AC 2 tier, 200 for Sleeper Class, 100...
14 May, 2020, 08.05 AM IST
From a lumbering PSU to a smart service provider: How Indian Railways changed the way it serves youThough there's still a lot to be done, railways have managed to shed the image of a state entreprise impervious to change and aloof to its ...
29 Jun, 2018, 11.02 AM IST
It's smooth and stylish, try the Beta version of new IRCTC websiteRailway's online travel portal, www.irctc.co.in, has now launched beta version of its new user interface which has more user-friendly featu...
09 Jun, 2018, 12.21 PM 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
Smart things to know about travel insurance for Indian RailwaysThis insurance cover is not applicable for children up to five years of age and foreign citizens, and for suburban railway travel.
07 Nov, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Cancellation of rail tickets gets tougherRail travelers having confirmed tickets will not get any refunds if they don't cancel four hours before the departure of the train.
07 Nov, 2015, 04.22 PM IST
Railways doubles ticket cancellation feeThere will be no refund after the departure of train and one has to get the refund four hours before the departure, according to the new re...
06 Nov, 2015, 09.06 PM IST
SMS alert service for waitlisted rail passengers launchedThe status of the waitlisted tickets will be communciated through SMS on the passenger mobile phone number given at the time of booking tic...
03 Mar, 2014, 03.00 PM IST
Railways revise rail ticket refund rules, to be effective from July 1The Railway Ministry has revised and amended Refund Rules in a comprehensive manner and notified them to come into force from July 1.
26 Jun, 2013, 09.29 AM IST
- No refund on confirmed tickets booked under Tatkal
In a bid to stop misuse of Tatkal reservation scheme by "unscrupulous elements", Railways have decided not to give any refund on confirmed ...
27 Aug, 2006, 10.27 AM IST