Have RAC, Tatkal train ticket cancellation refund rules changed? How revised Railway limits may impact you

Indian Railways has revised ticket cancellation refund rules, effective April 1 and April 15, 2026, to address last-minute cancellations and agent manipulation. The maximum refund window has been extended to 72 hours before departure, while the no-refund window now starts 8 hours prior. Deduction slabs for partial refunds have also been adjusted.