Train cancelled? Know IRCTC rules to check status, get ticket refund

Sometimes, your train, which has a confirmed reservation, gets cancelled by the Indian Railways for some reason

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According to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), people need not cancel the tickets they have booked online for those trains that have been cancelled and they will get a full refund automatically.

BS Web Team New Delhi
One of the most searched queries by railway passengers is — "how much refund will they get after the cancellation of train tickets"?

In fact, a money refund for train ticket cancellation depends on several factors, including; the time of cancellation before the departure of the train, the status of the train, partially confirmed or unreserved reservation, etc., the Indian Railways considers such reasons while offering a refund.

The unexpected weather change in some parts of India also leads to unwanted rescheduling and cancellations of trains.

First Published: Oct 17 2022 | 4:59 PM IST

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