How much amount deducted for cancellation of train ticket?

[Deshpande66]

I have a train ticket booked for the 5th November, and I do not need to travel anymore and therefore don't need the ticket. I want to know how much amount deducted is for cancellation of the train ticket. The date is not too far away so. I do hope that not much is deducted.

 

[briannagodess]

Hi there, welcome to the forum!

The cancellation charges levied for different types of tickets are also different. So if you have a confirmed ticket, the charges for cancelling it differs from a RAC or waitlisted ticket. Also, the time that you're cancelling the ticket is also very important, the closer to the scheduled departure of the train that you cancel it, the higher would be the levied charges. However, whether you booked online or through a counter, the cancellation charges are the same.

1. Waitlisted Tickets or RAC Tickets + Waitlisted Tatkal Tickets

Cancellation Charges for Waitlisted or RAC Tickets (Including Waitlisted Tatkal)

Class	Minimum Clerk Charge	Cancellation of 48 Hours Before Departure	Cancellation of 48 to 12 Hours Before Departure	Cancellation of 12 to 4 Hours (Up to 30 Minutes) Before Departure
1st AC	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
2nd AC	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
3rd AC	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
SL	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
2nd Class (Reserved)	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
2nd Class (Unreserved)	Rs. 30	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge

For the waitlisted ticket, RAC ticket or waitlisted tatkal ticket, these are the levied charges. As you can see, depending on the class of ticket, the minimum clerk charges differ. While the unreserved second class ticket has a minimum clerk charge of Rs. 30, all the other classes have a minimum clerk charge of Rs. 60. It doesn't matter when you cancel the ticket too, whether it's 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the train or 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, the charges remain the minimum clerk charge. But if you cancel your ticket after 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train, there would be no refund given to you anymore.

Service Charges & Service Taxes for Waitlisted or RAC Tickets (Including Waitlisted Tatkal)

Class	Service Charge	Service Tax
1st AC	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
2nd AC	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
3rd AC	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
SL	Rs. 20	Rs. 3
2nd Class (Reserved)	Rs. 20	Rs. 3
2nd Class (Unreserved)	Rs. 20	Rs. 3

In addition, there are also service taxes and service charges levied upon the passenger who cancels a ticket. You would need to add these charges into the minimum charges mentioned in the previous table. So for example, for a waitlisted Sleeper (SL) class of ticket, this would the total charges incurred:

• Waitlisted SL Ticket - Minimum Clerk Charge (Rs. 60) + Service Charge (Rs. 20) + Service Tax (Rs. 3) = Total (Rs. 83)

Adding all these charges up, you would get a total deduction of Rs. 83. If the ticket price is 650, you deduct the Rs. 83 to it, so the amount that would be refunded to you would be Rs. 567.

2. Confirmed Tickets

Cancellation Charges for Confirmed Tickets

Class	Minimum Clerk Charge	Cancellation of 48 Hours Before Departure	Cancellation of 48 to 12 Hours Before Departure	Cancellation of 12 to 4 Hours Before Departure
1st AC	Rs. 240	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge + 25% Deduction	Minimum Clerk Charge + 50% Deduction
2nd AC	Rs. 200	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge + 25% Deduction	Minimum Clerk Charge + 50% Deduction
3rd AC	Rs. 180	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge + 25% Deduction	Minimum Clerk Charge + 50% Deduction
SL	Rs. 120	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge + 25% Deduction	Minimum Clerk Charge + 50% Deduction
2nd Class (Reserved)	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge + 25% Deduction	Minimum Clerk Charge + 50% Deduction
2nd Class (Unreserved)	Rs. 30	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge + 25% Deduction	Minimum Clerk Charge + 50% Deduction

For a confirmed ticket, these are the levied cancellation charges. As you can see, it is important that you cancel your ticket at least 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train. Beyond that, no refund would be given anymore even if you cancel your ticket. If you cancel your confirmed ticket 48 hours and above before the scheduled departure of the train, you would be charged just the minimum clerk charge. If you can cancel your confirmed ticket, 48 hours to 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, there's an additional 25% deducted in addition to the minimum clerk charge. And if you cancel your confirmed ticket 12 hours to 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, you would subjected upon a 50% deduction plus the minimum clerk charge.

Service Charges & Service Taxes for Confirmed Tickets

Class	Service Charge	Service Tax
1st AC	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
2nd AC	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
3rd AC	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
SL	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
2nd Class (Reserved)	Rs. 20	Rs. 3
2nd Class (Unreserved)	Rs. 20	Rs. 3

There are also service charges and service taxes that are incurred when cancelling a confirmed ticket. You would also need to add these charges into the above mentioned minimum clerk charges plus the percent deducted depending on how late or how early you cancel your ticket. So for example, a First AC (1AC) class of ticket, these would the charges incurred, if you cancel it 48 hours to 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train:

• Confirmed 1AC Ticket - Minimum Clerk Charge (Rs. 240) + 25% Deduction of Fare (25% of Rs. 1,000 = Rs. 250) + Service Charge (Rs. 40) + Service Tax (Rs. 6) = Total (Rs. 536)

So for example, the ticket price is 1,000, you can deduct the total levied charges to this so your refund would be Rs. 464.

3. Confirmed Tatkal Tickets

For confirmed tatkal tickets, no refund would be given regardless of the time you cancel it. But it's still best to cancel your ticket so the seat can open up for waitlisted passengers.

4. Partially Confirmed Tickets

Cancellation Charges for Partially Confirmed Tickets

Class	Minimum Clerk Charge	Cancellation of 48 Hours Before Departure	Cancellation of 48 to 12 Hours Before Departure	Cancellation of 12 to 4 Hours (Up to 30 Minutes) Before Departure
1st AC	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
2nd AC	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
3rd AC	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
SL	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
2nd Class (Reserved)	Rs. 60	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge
2nd Class (Unreserved)	Rs. 30	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge	Minimum Clerk Charge

For partially confirmed tickets, where some passengers are confirmed, while others are not, you can cancel them up to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train. You would be subjected to the minimum clerk charge only, regardless of the time you cancel it.

Service Charges & Service Taxes for Partially Confirmed Tickets

Class	Service Charge	Service Tax
1st AC	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
2nd AC	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
3rd AC	Rs. 40	Rs. 6
SL	Rs. 20	Rs. 3
2nd Class (Reserved)	Rs. 20	Rs. 3
2nd Class (Unreserved)	Rs. 20	Rs. 3

Service charges and service taxes still apply though. So in addition to the minimum clerk charge, you need to add the service charge and service tax. For example, you have a 3rd AC class of ticket:

• Partially Confirmed 3AC Ticket - Minimum Clerk Charge (Rs. 60) + Service Charge (Rs. 40) + Service Tax (Rs. 6) = Total (Rs. 106)

If the ticket costs Rs. 500, you deduct these charges into it, giving you a refund of Rs. 394.

I hope this helps you!

 

[Deven]

The cancellation charges for a train ticket depend on various factors, including the class of travel, the time left until the journey, and the specific rules of the railway service provider. Since your travel date is approaching, the applicable charges might vary.

Here are some general guidelines:

1. Tatkal Tickets: If your ticket falls under the Tatkal category, the cancellation charges are typically higher, and you might not be eligible for a refund if you cancel close to the departure date.
   
   
2. Normal Tickets: For regular tickets, cancellation charges are often lower if you cancel well in advance. However, as the date approaches, the cancellation charges tend to increase.
   

To get precise information about the cancellation charges for your specific ticket, you should check the terms and conditions mentioned on your ticket or visit the official website of the railway service provider. Most railway websites provide a refund/cancellation policy section that outlines the applicable charges based on the time left until the journey.

Keep in mind that refund rules can vary between different railway zones and operators, so it's essential to refer to the specific guidelines provided by the railway service for the route you're traveling on.

If possible, you may also consider reaching out to the customer support of the railway service for personalized assistance and information regarding your ticket cancellation.

 

[Dhruv]

To determine how much will be deducted for the cancellation of your train ticket, you will need to refer to the specific cancellation policy of the train operator you booked with. Cancellation fees generally depend on:

1. Time before departure: The closer to the travel date you cancel, the higher the cancellation fee.
2. Type of ticket: Refundable tickets often have a higher cancellation fee than non-refundable ones.
3. Train operator's policy: Different operators (e.g., Indian Railways, Amtrak, Eurostar, etc.) have different cancellation fee structures.

For example, in Indian Railways:

• More than 48 hours before departure: 5% to 10% of the ticket value may be deducted.
• Between 48 hours and 12 hours before departure: Around 25% of the fare is deducted.
• Within 12 hours of departure: A higher cancellation fee (up to 50% or more) may be charged.

In Amtrak or other operators, the policies vary, and some tickets are non-refundable, while others allow partial refunds with a fee.

To get the exact refund amount and deduction:

1. Check your ticket for cancellation policies.
2. Visit the website of the train operator or contact customer service.
3. Consider using any travel insurance if applicable, which might cover cancellation costs.

Would you like help finding the cancellation policy of a specific train service? If so, please specify the operator or location.