Cancellation charges for cancelled train
Cancellation of Train:-
(a) e-tickets:-
In case of cancellation of trains, automatic full refund of fare on confirmed or RAC e-tickets shall be directly credited to the account from which booking transaction took place and online cancellation or filing of TDR shall not be required in such case.
(b) i-tickets:-
In case of i-ticket, the ticket can be cancelled upto 72 hrs after the scheduled departure of train at any computerized reservation counter .Note: Train Diverted – Please refer clause 14(9),14(10),14(11)
TDR shall be filed upto seventy two hours of schedule departure of the train at passengers boarding station
| Sl. No. | Indian Railway Refund Rules | For More Information |
| 1 | Cancellation Charges for Confirmed Tickets | Click Here |
| 2 | Cancellation Charges for RAC or Wait listed Tickets | Click Here |
| 3 | Cancellation Charges for Partially Confirmed Tickets | Click Here |
| 4 | Cancellation Charges-Full Wait list Ticket | Click Here |
| 5 | Cancellation Charges-Cancellation of Train | Click Here |
| 6 | Train Running More than Three hours Late and passenger not travelled | Click Here |
| 7 | Cancellation of E-tickets -Refund Rules | Click Here |
| 8 | Cancellation of I-tickets-Refund Rules | Click Here |
| 9 | Cancellation of tickets where railway administration is unable to provide accommodation | Click Here |
| 10 | Refund on partially used tickets | Click Here |
| 11 | Refund of certain fare on failure to provide air-conditioning facility in air-conditioned coaches | Click Here |
| 12 | Refund of fare when passenger are made to travel in lower class for want of accommodation | Click Here |
| 13 | Cancellation of Ticket Booked in Premium Special Trains | Click Here |
| 14 | Tatkal Ticket Cancellation Refund Rules | Click Here |
Source: http://contents.irctc.co.in
Here’s a detailed guide to Indian Railways cancellation charges for train tickets, covering confirmed, RAC/waitlisted, and Tatkal cases:
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🧾 Confirmed Ticket Cancellation Charges (Per Passenger)
▶️ More than 48 hours before departure (flat rate applies):
- AC First Class / Executive: ₹240 + GST
- AC 2-Tier / First Class: ₹200 + GST
- AC 3-Tier / AC Chair Car / AC 3 Economy: ₹180 + GST
- Sleeper Class (SL): ₹120
- Second Class (2S): ₹60
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▶️ Between 48 hours and up to 12 hours before departure:
- Refund = 25% of base fare, subject to above minimum flat rate, plus GST for AC classes.
Eg: 3A ticket with base fare ₹505: 25% = ₹126, minimum flat is ₹180, so ₹180 + GST applies.
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▶️ Within 12 and up to 4 hours before departure:
- Refund = 50% of base fare, subject to minimum flat rate, plus GST for AC classes.
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▶️ Less than 4 hours before departure or after chart preparation:
- No refund is permissible unless a valid TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) claim is filed online within stipulated time.
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🔁 RAC or Waitlisted Tickets
- Cancellation up to 30 minutes before departure: Flat clerical charge ₹60 per passenger (₹65 for AC after GST). The balance is refunded.
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- Waitlisted tickets: Full refund (automatic).
- RAC tickets: No refund—they are treated as travel confirmed.
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🚫 Tatkal Tickets
- If confirmed: No refund at any time, regardless of cancellation timing.
- If waitlisted or unconfirmed Tatkal ticket: Refund is allowed (clerkage charged), processed per existing rules.
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📋 Cancellation Example (3AC ticket, fare ₹505)
| Cancellation Time | Charge Deducted | Refund Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| >48 hrs before | ₹180 + GST | ~₹330 | Flat min rate applies |
| 48–12 hrs before | ₹180 + GST | ~₹330 | higher than 25% fare |
| 12–4 hrs before | ₹252.5 + GST | ~₹252 | 50% fare rate |
| <4 hrs or after chart prep | No refund | ₹0 | Must file TDR |
Additionally, GST and service/convenience charges are not refunded—only the base fare minus cancellation charge is returned.
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🌍 Special Situations
- Partially confirmed tickets (some confirmed, others RAC/WL): If all passengers are cancelled 30 min before departure, confirmed shares get full refund (minus clerkage).
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🧠 Quick Tips & Reddit Wisdom
- Confirmed ticket cancellation minimums are “minimum OR percentage fare”, whatever is higher. (3AC – ₹180 or 25%)
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✅ In Summary
- Confirmed tickets: apply flat or percentage-based cancellation fees based on timing.
- RAC/Waitlist: minor clerical deduction; full refund (for waitlist) if auto-cancelled.
- Tatkal confirmed tickets: strictly non-refundable.
- TDR filing: required for refunds after chart preparation or in special cases.
- GST and convenience fees are non-refundable.
Would you like:
- 🧾 A customized refund estimate for your specific PNR and timing?
- 📄 Template or link to file TDR online?
- ℹ️ Clarification on class-wise refund scenarios or service charge reversals?
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