IRCTC Train Ticket Cancellation Charges – New Rules 2026

Updated IRCTC train ticket cancellation charges from April 2026. New time windows: 72h, 24h, 8h. Learn deduction rules for confirmed, RAC and waitlisted tickets.

Updated 31 Mar 2026

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Indian Railways revised cancellation charges effective 1 April 2026. The new rules extend all time windows: cancel 72+ hours before for full refund (flat charge only), 72-24 hours for 25% deduction, 24-8 hours for 50% deduction, and less than 8 hours for no refund. Previously these were 48h, 12h, and 4h respectively.

Key Information

  • Indian Railways revised cancellation charges effective 1 April 2026.
  • The new rules extend all time windows: cancel 72+ hours before for full refund (flat charge only), 72-24 hours for 25% deduction, 24-8 hours for 50% deduction, and less than 8 hours for no refund.
  • Previously these were 48h, 12h, and 4h respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is deducted if I cancel a confirmed ticket more than 72 hours before departure?
More than 72 hours before departure: Flat charge of ₹240 (1A), ₹200 (2A/CC), ₹180 (3A), ₹120 (SL), ₹60 (2S) per passenger. This is the same flat charge as the old rules, but the window is now 72 hours instead of 48.
What if I cancel between 72 and 24 hours before departure?
25% of the fare is deducted as cancellation charges (subject to minimum flat rates of ₹240). Previously this window was 48-12 hours.
What is the cancellation charge within 24 hours of departure?
50% of the fare is deducted between 24 and 8 hours before departure. Less than 8 hours before departure: no refund. Previously the 50% window was 12-4 hours.
Can I cancel a Tatkal ticket?
No refund is given on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets. This rule has not changed in the 2026 revision. For RAC/waitlisted Tatkal tickets, a refund is given after deducting ₹60 or ₹30 per passenger.
Do the new cancellation charges apply to all ticket types?
The new time windows (72h/24h/8h) apply to regular confirmed tickets. Tatkal confirmed tickets still have zero refund. Waitlisted tickets cancelled before chart preparation still receive a full refund minus nominal charges.

Disclaimer: RailWise is an independent information platform and is not affiliated with Indian Railways or IRCTC. All information is provided for general guidance only. Railway rules can change — always verify current policies on the official Indian Railways website.

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