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Railway Ticket Refund Calculator
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Planning a train journey but worried about potential cancellations? Our free Indian Railways Ticket Cancellation Calculator helps you understand exactly how much refund you’ll receive if your plans change.
Cancellation Rules for Indian Railways Tickets
General Cancellation Guidelines
- E-tickets: Can be cancelled through the IRCTC website, Mobile App or from any online portal from where you booked your ticket.
- Counter tickets: Need to be cancelled at any of the PRS (Passenger Reservation System) counters.
- For E-ticket cancellation: A valid mobile number and email ID registered with the ticket should be provided.
- Partial cancellation: Allowed for some categories like family tickets, wherein cancellation can be done for individual passengers.
- Special tickets: Foreign Tourist Quota, Tatkal tickets, etc. need to be physically cancelled at a PRS counter as online cancellation is not available.
IRCTC Cancellation Charges
| Class of Travel | More than 48 hrs before departure | 12 to 48 hrs before departure | Less than 12 hrs and up to 4 hrs before departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC First Class/Executive Class | Rs. 240 | 25% of fare (min. Rs. 240) |
50% of fare (min. Rs. 240) |
| AC 2 Tier/First Class | Rs. 200 | 25% of fare (min. Rs. 200) |
50% of fare (min. Rs. 200) |
| AC 3 Tier/ AC Chair car/ AC 3 Economy | Rs. 180 | 25% of fare (min. Rs. 180) |
50% of fare (min. Rs. 180) |
| Sleeper Class | Rs. 120 | 25% of fare (min. Rs. 120) |
50% of fare (min. Rs. 120) |
| Second Class | Rs. 60 | 25% of fare (min. Rs. 60) |
50% of fare (min. Rs. 60) |
Important Notes:
- No refund is provided if cancellation is done less than 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train.
- For tickets booked under Tatkal scheme, no refund is granted under any circumstances.
- In case of train cancellation by Railways, full refund is automatically processed for e-tickets.
- TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) needs to be filed for certain special cases like train cancellation, chart preparation failures, etc.
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How It Works
Select your ticket class (AC First, AC 2 Tier, Sleeper, etc.)
Enter your ticket fare amount Choose how long before departure you’re cancelling
Specify whether it’s a regular or Tatkal ticket Click “Calculate Refund” to see your results
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- Instant Results: Get precise refund calculations in seconds
- Accurate Calculations: Built using official IRCTC refund policies
- All Ticket Classes: From AC First Class to Second Class
- Tatkal & Regular: Covers both regular and Tatkal tickets
- User-Friendly: Simple interface for hassle-free calculations
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