Train Ticket Refund: Did you know that Indian Railways rules ensure full refund for passengers whose trains are delayed and/or cancelled. What are the conditions for refund and how to file TDR. CheckÂ
Train Ticket Refund : The months of December, January and February i.e. winter months of the year are the months when the temperature drops and there is extreme cold especially in North India which is also accompanied by dense fog. Due to dense fog, visibility becomes low or zero and this has a major impact on rail and flight operations. Most delays and cancellations in trains and flights occur during these months. Cold conditions have seriously affected rail travel.
Do you know that in some situations, you can get a full refund in case of long delay or cancellation of trains. According to Indian Railways, read on to know under what conditions you can claim Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) and how to file TDR…
Check Indian Railways rules
As per the rules made by Indian Railways, passengers can claim a refund only if your train is late for a period of more than three hours. Passengers must note that if your Tatkal ticket is confirmed, no refund will be given on cancellation. If the train is delayed by more than three hours and one does not wish to travel, a refund can be claimed and the entire amount can be withdrawn. Passengers will have to file Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) to claim refund.
How to file TDR
As mentioned earlier, to claim refund for delay and/or cancellation of trains, passengers have to file a Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR). TDR can be filed by visiting the official website of Indian Railways i.e. IRCTC. Passengers can also submit their tickets at the ticket counters of railway stations, after which they will get full refund. The process for a full refund takes approximately 90 days.
