IRCTC Ticket Deposit Receipt: Train Delayed? Here Is How You Can Get A Refund

In India, the majority of people travel by train. And if you are one of them, then you would have definitely experienced a delayed train. And that is a common problem. Often trains are delayed by several hours or passengers just miss them. And people have no idea how to get a refund for ticket fares. But here’s how you can get one with the help of a Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR).

Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR)

The Ticket Deposit Rule is beneficial for those who have booked train tickets but did not travel. If you have faced a similar situation, then you can submit this Ticket Deposit Receipt and claim a refund. However, it takes at least sixty days to complete the refund process. This rule was introduced to ensure a better travel experience for passengers. Refund of railway tickets is based on the reason given by the passenger.

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Reasons For Refund

In case the train is cancelled by the Railway corporation, then passengers will get a full refund automatically. But if there is an accident, flood or agitation, then online cancellation is required within seventy-two hours. If the train is running late for more than three hours, even then passengers will be granted a full refund. However, if there is a difference between fares or the air conditioner is not working properly, then you will need a certificate from the TTE stating the respective claim.

If you are wrongly charged by the TTE, you can get a full refund. However, you need to have the Excess Fare Ticket (EFT) issued by the TTE to claim a refund. In case you have partially travelled by Rajdhani or Jan-Shatabdi, there will be no refund. But if you haven’t travelled by train, then a refund will be granted according to the extant rule. For a tatkal ticket, you will have to cancel the ticket twenty-four hours before the scheduled departure. Even then, you will get a refund of twenty-five per cent of the ticket fare. You can even claim a refund in case the railway doesn’t provide accommodation.

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So, the next time your train gets delayed, you can certainly get a refund.

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