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Indian Railways Unveils New Ticket Cancellation Rules

3/26/2026

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Indian Railways has introduced new cancellation rules to curb misuse and improve passenger convenience, effective April 1–15, 2026.
Refunds depend on timing, with more than 72 hours before departure earning the maximum refund and within 8 hours earning none.
The reforms let passengers change their boarding station up to 30 minutes before departure.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the changes aim to reduce ticket hoarding and improve access for travelers.

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Indian Railways has introduced new cancellation rules to curb misuse and improve passenger convenience, effective April 1–15, 2026.
Refunds depend on timing, with more than 72 hours before departure earning the maximum refund and within 8 hours earning none.
The reforms let passengers change their boarding station up to 30 minutes before departure.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the changes aim to reduce ticket hoarding and improve access for travelers.