Did your train get delayed for more than 3 hours? Don’t worry—you could be eligible for a full refund. Here’s how you can claim it.
🔹 1. Who Can Claim a Refund?
· Passengers whose train is delayed by 3 hours or more.
· Applicable only if you cancel the ticket before your journey begins.
· Works for all classes of travel booked through indian Railways.
🔹 2. Check Your train Status
· Before initiating a refund, confirm the actual train delay.
· You can check on:
o IRCTC website or app
o Indian Railways official enquiry counters
o SMS or whatsapp notifications if subscribed
🔹 3. Cancel Your Ticket
1. Log in to your IRCTC account (website or app).
2. Go to ‘Booked Tickets’ and select the ticket you want to cancel.
3. Tap on ‘Cancel Ticket’ and confirm.
⚠️ Remember: Cancel before your journey starts to be eligible for a full refund.
🔹 4. Receive Your Refund
· The refund will be processed automatically to the payment method used during booking.
· Typically, it takes 3–7 business days for the money to reflect in your account.
· No cancellation charges apply if delay is 3 hours or more.
🔹 5. Keep Your Ticket Details Handy
· Always save a screenshot or confirmation of your booking and cancellation.
· This ensures smooth processing in case of any delays in refund.
🔹 6. Extra Tips
· If traveling via e-ticket, the refund process is fully online.
· For counter-booked tickets, visit the nearest railway reservation counter.
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