IRCTC Big Update: Now train tickets will have to be canceled 8 hours in advance, otherwise half the money will be lost! Big decision on boarding station also. Irctc Train Ticket Cancellation New Rules Boarding Point Change Limit

Big change in refund deadline

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has tightened the slab of refund given on cancellation of confirmed tickets. Till now, passengers could get 50% refund if they canceled their tickets up to 4 hours before the departure of the train, but now this time limit has been increased to 8 hours. That is, if you take a late decision to cancel your ticket, your pocket may suffer a huge hit.