Train ticket cancellation charges 2025

IRCTC Refund Rules 2025

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Sl. No.	Indian Railway Refund Rules 2025	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: IRCTC

Here is the updated 2025 guide to Indian Railway and IRCTC ticket cancellation charges and refund policies:

1. 🎫 E‑Ticket Cancellation Charges (Before Chart Preparation)

Online e‑tickets can be cancelled via IRCTC website/app until chart preparation. Charges per passenger are:

Time before departure	AC‑1A / Executive	AC‑2A / First AC	AC 3A / CC / 3E	Sleeper	Second class
> 48 hours	₹240	₹200	₹180	₹120	₹60
12–48 hours	25% of fare*	25% of fare*	25% of fare*		₹60?
≤ 4–12 hours	50% of fare*	50% of fare*	50% of fare*

*Minimum charge as per flat rate above applies.

2. Cancellation After Chart Preparation

E‑Tickets cannot be cancelled after chart preparation.
File a TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) online prior to departure for potential refund eligibility.

3. Automatic or Train-Annulled Cases

A full refund is allowed (no clerkage deducted) if:
- Your ticket is automatically cancelled (e.g., WL/RAC not confirmed at chart time), or
- The train is cancelled or rescheduled by more than 3 hours.
No TDR required in such cases; process refunds via IRCTC cancel function.

4. TDR for Disruptions or No Travel

Scenarios like train delayed > 3 hrs, coach diverted, AC failure, or missed boarding allow full fare refund if TDR is filed before the actual departure.

No cancellation needed; select the relevant reason in file TDR section.
Refund may take 5–7 working days.

5. Waitlisted & RAC Tickets

If “Waitlisted” or “RAC” ticket is cancelled (before or after charting):
- Flat clerkage ₹60 is deducted (plus GST), regardless of time/lack of confirmation.
- Convenience fees (e.g., third-party booking fees) are not refunded.

6. Refund Timeline & Processing

Typically, refunds are credited within 2 hours for premium trains (Tejas, Vande Bharat) when booked through IRCTC wallet or UPI.
Others may take up to 5–7 working days, especially if TDR processing is needed.
Refund is credited to the original payment method.

Quick FAQ

Q: Can I cancel after chart preparation?

No—select File TDR option instead.

Q: What if my WL ticket isn’t confirmed?

Cancel and you’ll get refund minus ₹60 clerkage. No minimum wait applies.

Q: Do premium trains (Tatkal, etc.) have cancellation fees?

Confirmed Tatkal tickets are non-refundable. Waitlisted/cancelled Tatkal follows same time-based deduction rules.

Summary Table

Scenario	Refund Status	Deductions
Confirmed ticket cancelled >48 hrs	Partial refund	Flat fare charge (e.g., ₹180 for 3A)
Within 12–48 hrs	Partial refund	Max(25% fare, flat minimum)
Within 4–12 hours	Partial refund	Max(50% fare, flat minimum)
After charting (without TDR)	No refund	—
Train cancelled / delayed >3 hrs	Full refund (no deductions)	None
Waitlisted (auto / manual) ticket	Refund eligible	₹60 per person clerkage + GST (if not confirmed)
RAC or WL before travel	Refund after cancellation	Same ₹60 clerkage per person

Need help calculating a refund amount for a specific booking or scenario? Just share:

Class (e.g. AC 3A, Sleeper)
Time of cancellation relative to departure (e.g. 20 hours before)
Whether it was confirmed, WL, or Tatkal
Whether TDR filing was needed

I’ll break down the refund estimate step-by-step.