Indian Railways has revised its cancellation rules for confirmed tickets and announced a change in boarding point norms, allowing passengers more flexibility before departure. The updated rules define penalties based on the time left for cancellation and introduce a new window for changing boarding stations.
The revised rules will be implemented in phases between April 1 and April 15, 2026.
Under the revised cancellation system, passengers cancelling tickets more than 72 hours before departure will receive the maximum refund, with only a flat cancellation charge per passenger applied. For cancellations made between 72 hours and 24 hours, 25% of the fare will be deducted, subject to…