IRCTC’s new rule: Soon you can change your travel date without paying a cancellation fee
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IRCTC new rules
The Indian Railways is planning to allow travellers to change their train reservations without incurring any fees. According to a news report, the new initiative would enable travellers to change their trip date on a confirmed ticket and just pay the difference in fee, if applicable. It is anticipated to be deployed through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) web
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What is the rule now?
As of now, passengers who buy online tickets are now unable to adjust their journey dates as there is no option to reschedule the dates. Passengers must cancel their existing tickets and book new ones for the desired date, and also pay the cancellation fees.
The new system will enable travellers to log in to the IRCTC website or app, select their booked ticket, and choose a different travel date or train, as long as seats are available. The only payment required will be the difference in fare, as per the report.
The new system will enable travellers to log in to the IRCTC website or app, select their booked ticket, and choose a different travel date or train, as long as seats are available. The only payment required will be the difference in fare, as per the report.
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What are the cancellation charges on confirmed tickets?
Cancellation charges for confirmed tickets
If a confirmed ticket is cancelled online more than forty-eight hours before the scheduled departure of the train, minimum per passenger cancellation charges shall be deducted at the flat rate of Rs 240 plus GST for Executive Class (EC) and Rs 180 plus GST for AC chair.
If a confirmed ticket is cancelled online between forty-eight hours and up to twelve hours before the scheduled departure of the train, 25% of the fare is subject to the minimum cancellation charge plus GST applicable for all AC classes.
If a confirmed ticket is cancelled online within twelve and up to four hours before the train's scheduled departure, 50% of the fare is subject to the minimum cancellation charge plus GST applies to all AC classes.
If a confirmed ticket is cancelled online more than forty-eight hours before the scheduled departure of the train, minimum per passenger cancellation charges shall be deducted at the flat rate of Rs 240 plus GST for Executive Class (EC) and Rs 180 plus GST for AC chair.
If a confirmed ticket is cancelled online between forty-eight hours and up to twelve hours before the scheduled departure of the train, 25% of the fare is subject to the minimum cancellation charge plus GST applicable for all AC classes.
If a confirmed ticket is cancelled online within twelve and up to four hours before the train's scheduled departure, 50% of the fare is subject to the minimum cancellation charge plus GST applies to all AC classes.
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No refund on these tickets
No refund of fare will be allowed on the tickets having confirmed reservation in case the ticket is not cancelled online or Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) not filed online up to four hours before the scheduled departure of the train.
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Rule change from October 1, 2025
According to the revised IRCTC guideline, from October 1, 2025 onwards, during the first 15 minutes of the opening of general ticket reservation, only Aadhaar-authenticated users can book reserved general tickets on the website and the app of IRCTC.