{"id":6422,"date":"2025-08-04T14:26:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=6422"},"modified":"2025-08-04T14:26:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:26:22","slug":"train-ticket-cancellation-charges-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/train-ticket-cancellation-charges-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Train ticket cancellation charges 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Train ticket cancellation charges 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n

IRCTC Refund Rules 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n

IRCTC train ticket cancellation charges for sleeper, train ticket cancellation charges for waiting list tickets, train ticket cancellation charges before 24 hours, train ticket cancellation charges for 2s, train ticket cancellation charges in india, train ticket cancellation charges 3ac, hindi version and pdf file also<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Sl. No.<\/strong><\/td>\nIndian Railway Refund Rules 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nFor More Information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/strong><\/td>\nCancellation Charges for Confirmed Tickets<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/strong><\/td>\nCancellation Charges for RAC or Wait listed Tickets<\/b><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/strong><\/td>\nCancellation Charges for Partially Confirmed Tickets<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/strong><\/td>\nCancellation Charges-Full Wait list Ticket<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/strong><\/td>\nCancellation Charges-Cancellation of Train<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/strong><\/td>\nTrain Running More than Three hours Late and passenger not travelled<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/strong><\/td>\nCancellation of E-tickets -Refund Rules<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/strong><\/td>\nCancellation of I-tickets-Refund Rules<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/strong><\/td>\nCancellation of tickets where railway administration is unable to provide accommodation<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/strong><\/td>\nRefund on partially used tickets<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/strong><\/td>\nRefund of certain fare on failure to provide air-conditioning facility in air-conditioned coaches<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/strong><\/td>\nRefund of fare when passenger are made to travel in lower class for want of accommodation<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/strong><\/td>\nCancellation of Ticket Booked in Premium Special Trains<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/strong><\/td>\nTatkal Ticket Cancellation Refund Rules<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: IRCTC<\/a><\/p>\n

Here is the updated 2025 guide<\/strong> to Indian Railway and IRCTC ticket cancellation charges and refund policies<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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1. \ud83c\udfab E\u2011Ticket Cancellation Charges (Before Chart Preparation)<\/h2>\n

Online e\u2011tickets can be cancelled via IRCTC website\/app until chart preparation. Charges per passenger are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time before departure<\/th>\nAC\u20111A \/ Executive<\/th>\nAC\u20112A \/ First AC<\/th>\nAC\u202f3A \/ CC \/ 3E<\/th>\nSleeper<\/th>\nSecond class<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
>\u202f48\u202fhours<\/td>\n\u20b9240<\/td>\n\u20b9200<\/td>\n\u20b9180<\/td>\n\u20b9120<\/td>\n\u20b960<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12\u201348\u202fhours<\/td>\n25% of fare*<\/td>\n25% of fare*<\/td>\n25% of fare*<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u20b960?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2264\u202f4\u201312\u202fhours<\/td>\n50% of fare*<\/td>\n50% of fare*<\/td>\n50% of fare*<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Minimum charge as per flat rate above applies.<\/p>\n

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2. Cancellation After Chart Preparation<\/h2>\n
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  • E\u2011Tickets<\/strong> cannot be cancelled after chart preparation.<\/li>\n
  • File a TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt)<\/strong> online prior to departure for potential refund eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    3. Automatic or Train-Annulled Cases<\/h2>\n
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    • A full refund is allowed<\/strong> (no clerkage deducted) if:\n
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      • Your ticket is automatically cancelled<\/strong> (e.g., WL\/RAC not confirmed at chart time), or<\/li>\n
      • The train is cancelled or rescheduled by more than 3 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • No TDR required<\/strong> in such cases; process refunds via IRCTC cancel function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        4. TDR for Disruptions or No Travel<\/h2>\n

        Scenarios like train delayed >\u202f3\u202fhrs, coach diverted, AC failure, or missed boarding allow full fare refund<\/strong> if TDR is filed before<\/em> the actual departure.<\/p>\n

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        • No cancellation needed; select the relevant reason in file TDR section.<\/li>\n
        • Refund may take 5\u20137 working days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          5. Waitlisted & RAC Tickets<\/h2>\n
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          • If \u201cWaitlisted\u201d or \u201cRAC\u201d ticket is cancelled (before or after charting):\n
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            • Flat clerkage \u20b960<\/strong> is deducted (plus GST), regardless of time\/lack of confirmation<\/em>.<\/li>\n
            • Convenience fees (e.g., third-party booking fees) are not refunded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              6. Refund Timeline & Processing<\/h2>\n
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              • Typically, refunds are credited within 2 hours<\/strong> for premium trains (Tejas, Vande Bharat) when booked through IRCTC wallet or UPI.<\/li>\n
              • Others may take up to 5\u20137 working days<\/strong>, especially if TDR processing is needed.<\/li>\n
              • Refund is credited to the original payment method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Quick FAQ<\/h2>\n

                Q: Can I cancel after chart preparation?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • No\u2014select File TDR<\/em> option instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Q: What if my WL ticket isn\u2019t confirmed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Cancel and you\u2019ll get refund minus \u20b960 clerkage. No minimum wait applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Q: Do premium trains (Tatkal, etc.) have cancellation fees?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Confirmed Tatkal tickets are non-refundable<\/strong>. Waitlisted\/cancelled Tatkal follows same time-based deduction rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                      Scenario<\/th>\nRefund Status<\/th>\nDeductions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                      Confirmed ticket cancelled >48 hrs<\/strong><\/td>\nPartial refund<\/td>\nFlat fare charge (e.g., \u20b9180 for 3A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Within 12\u201348\u202fhrs<\/strong><\/td>\nPartial refund<\/td>\nMax(25% fare, flat minimum)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Within 4\u201312 hours<\/strong><\/td>\nPartial refund<\/td>\nMax(50% fare, flat minimum)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      After charting (without TDR)<\/strong><\/td>\nNo refund<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Train cancelled \/ delayed >3\u202fhrs<\/strong><\/td>\nFull refund<\/strong> (no deductions)<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Waitlisted (auto \/ manual) ticket<\/strong><\/td>\nRefund eligible<\/td>\n\u20b960 per person clerkage + GST (if not confirmed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      RAC or WL before travel<\/strong><\/td>\nRefund after cancellation<\/td>\nSame \u20b960 clerkage per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                      Need help calculating a refund amount for a specific booking or scenario? Just share:<\/p>\n

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                      • Class (e.g. AC 3A, Sleeper)<\/li>\n
                      • Time of cancellation relative to departure (e.g. 20 hours before)<\/li>\n
                      • Whether it was confirmed, WL, or Tatkal<\/li>\n
                      • Whether TDR filing was needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        I\u2019ll break down the refund estimate step-by-step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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