Train Ticket Reschedule Rule: IRCTC is soon bringing a new facility, which will give passengers an opportunity to reschedule confirmed tickets, that too without paying cancellation fees. This will provide great relief to long distance and frequent travelers.
IRCTC New Ticket Policy: Indian Railways is now going to make the journey more easy and flexible for the passengers. Soon this facility is going to be available on IRCTC that you will be able to reschedule on a new day or train without canceling your confirmed ticket. If the fare for the new ticket is higher, the difference will have to be paid. Let us know what is the new rule…
What was the rule in train tickets earlier?
Till now, railway passengers had no option of ticket residual. If any ticket had to be changed, cancellation would have to be done and additional fees would also be charged. The fee for ticket cancellation ranged from 25% to 50% depending on the class of the ticket and cancellation timing. No refund was given if the train was missed. Due to this, it was very costly for the passengers to change their journey suddenly or lose their ticket in case of emergency.
How will the train ticket be rescheduled?
- Login to IRCTC website or mobile app.
- Select your booked ticket.
- Select a new travel date or train.
- If the fare for the new ticket is higher, just pay the difference in fare.
- With this facility, passengers will not need to cancel tickets and pay heavy fees.
For whom is it particularly beneficial?
Frequent travelers and long distance travelers who have to change their journey frequently. Now if the ticket has to be cancelled, only the difference in fare will have to be paid, a large part of the old money will not be wasted. At present, if the ticket is canceled 24 hours in advance, 25% of the fare is deducted and if it is canceled 4 hours in advance, no refund is given.
This facility is already available in many countries
This facility is already available in many countries of the world. With the Rail Pass in Japan, you can travel on many trains without reschedule. Flexible fare systems in Europe and the UK allow tickets to be changed or refunded up to a specified time. With this new policy, Indian Railways is taking steps towards providing global level facilities.
When will the train ticket residual rule be implemented?
There is no official date yet for when the new rule for train ticket residuals will start, but according to reports, this new facility may come early next year. A large number of passengers will benefit from this.
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