Indian Railways revised ticket cancellation rules effective April 1-15 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 26 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Indian Railways will implement revised ticket cancellation rules between 1 April 2026 and 15 April 2026.
Maximum refund with flat cancellation charge applies if ticket is cancelled more than 72 hours before train departure.
25% of fare will be deducted if ticket is cancelled between 72 hours and 24 hours before departure.
50% of fare will be deducted if ticket is cancelled between 24 hours and 8 hours before departure.
No refund will be given if ticket is cancelled less than 8 hours before train departure.