Cancellation charges full waiting list ticket
Full Wait list Ticket:-
(a) In case of wait-listed e-tickets on which of all the passengers is on waiting list even after preparation of reservation chart, names of all such passengers booked on that Passenger Name Record(PNR) shall be dropped from the reservation chart and refund of fare shall be credited to the account from which booking transaction took place after deducting clerkage.
(b) In case of wait-list i-ticket, such tickets can be cancelled at the computerised Passenger Reservation System(PRS) counter upto thirty minutes before the scheduled departure of the train irrespective of the distance.
No refund of fare shall be granted on RAC or wait-listed ticket after thirty minutes before the scheduled departure of the train.
| 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 2021 | 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
Contents
✅ Cancellation Charges for Full Waiting List Ticket (IRCTC/Indian Railways)
If your entire ticket is on the waiting list (WL) — i.e., no passengers are confirmed or RAC — then the cancellation and refund rules are as follows:
📅 1. Before Chart Preparation
- ✅ Full refund — No cancellation charges.
- You can cancel the ticket via IRCTC or any ticket counter (if booked offline).
- IRCTC automatically cancels full WL e-tickets after chart preparation and refunds the full amount.
📅 2. After Chart Preparation
- 🚫 E-ticket (IRCTC online booking):
- Auto-cancelled if still fully waitlisted.
- ✅ Full refund is processed automatically.
- No action needed from your side.
- 🧾 Counter Ticket:
- You must cancel it manually at the reservation counter up to 30 minutes before departure.
- ✅ Full refund is given (no charges), but only if cancelled in time.
⚠️ Important Notes
| Ticket Type | After Charting (Still WL) | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| E-Ticket | Auto-cancelled | ✅ Full refund |
| Counter Ticket | Must cancel manually before train departs | ✅ Full refund |
🚫 What if You Travel on a WL Ticket?
- You are not allowed to board a train on a waitlisted ticket.
- If caught, you may be fined as travelling without a valid ticket.
🧾 Refund Timeline
- IRCTC e-ticket: Refund processed within 3–7 working days to your original payment method.
- Counter ticket: Refund issued at the counter, or via TDR if filed.
Let me know if it’s an e-ticket or counter ticket, and I can guide you step-by-step.