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IRCTC updates refund rules for delayed private trains: All you need to know

IRCTC Refund rules: The railway has withdrawn the rule of refunding ticket money if trains are delayed. IRCTC has discontinued this facility. Earlier, if the train was delayed beyond a certain time, the ticket money was refunded to the passengers. But now this facility has been removed.

Ajay Joseph | Published : Dec 30 2024, 09:58 AM
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IRCTC Refund rules

IRCTC Refund rules

Lakhs of people travel by train every day in India. It is also possible to travel comfortably at a low cost. Therefore, all sections of people use train travel. In this situation, Indian Railways releases new announcements from time to time regarding train travel. In that way, the action taken by IRCTC has created a stir among train passengers.

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Railway Refund rules

Railway Refund rules

While Indian Railways is continuously introducing new trains and increasing passenger facilities, before the start of the new year, IRCTC has taken a major decision and put an end to a facility. This decision of the Railways has caused dissatisfaction among many passengers.

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Railway refund

Railway refund

The railway has withdrawn the rule of refunding ticket money if trains are delayed. IRCTC has discontinued this facility. Earlier, if the train was delayed beyond a certain time, the ticket money was refunded to the passengers. But now this facility has been removed.

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Refund for delayed trains

Refund for delayed trains

According to this change, no fare will be refunded to passengers if trains are delayed. The fact that there is no relief for passengers if the train is late has made many people dissatisfied.

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Private Train Refund Rules

Private Train Refund Rules

For the past few years, refunding money for delayed trains has cost the railways a lot of money. In 2022-23, the railway refunded around Rs 7.74 lakh. This year it has increased to Rs 15 lakh. This refund method was used to provide some relief to passengers in case of inconvenience. But now this facility is completely gone.

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Indian Railways Train Delay

Indian Railways Train Delay

After this action taken by IRCTC, railway passengers, especially those traveling on private trains, will not get any such financial relief. This change will be challenging for train passengers. Especially if the train is delayed for a long time, there is no compensation for the inconvenience caused to the passengers. This new rule is only for private trains. The facility of refunding money if government trains are delayed continues.

Ajay Joseph
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Ajay Joseph
With over eight years of journalistic experience, Ajay Joseph Raj. P has been a dedicated member of the Asianet Newsable team, where he serves as the Chief Copy Editor. His expertise spans Business, Career, Stock Market, National, International, and viral/trending topics, with a knack for crafting compelling narratives that connect with diverse audiences. Before joining Asianet Newsable, Ajay honed his skills at OneIndia News and Opoyi English, gaining extensive experience in delivering impactful stories across various beats. Read More...
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