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Train Ticket Rules: Indian Railways is called the lifeline of the country. This is the reason why Railways makes many rules keeping in mind the problems of passengers. Missing the train is one of the biggest troubles of the passengers. If you miss a train, the first question that comes to your mind is ticket refund. After this the next question comes whether you can travel by another train with this ticket. Know what the railway rules say.
Can you travel in another train?
According to Indian Railways rules, if a passenger has a general coach ticket, he can travel by another train. In this situation, the category of train like Vande Bharat, Superfast, Rajdhani Express etc. also matters. However, if the passenger has a reserved ticket, then the same ticket cannot be used to travel in another train. In such a situation, do not travel in another train on the same ticket even by mistake because if caught, you may be fined.
How to apply for refund
You can apply for a refund if you miss the train. For this, log in to IRCTC app and file TDR. You have to click on the train option. After this you have to click on File TDR option. The option of File TDR will appear in front of you. After clicking, the ticket will appear, on which you can file TDR. Select your ticket and click on File TDR. After selecting the reason for TDR, TDR will be filed. You will get the refund within 60 days.
How to get refund on ticket cancellation
According to railway rules, if you cancel a confirmed train ticket between 48 hours and 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, then 25% of the total amount will be deducted. If you cancel your ticket between 4 hours to 12 hours before the scheduled departure time of the train, half the amount of the ticket i.e. 50% will be deducted. Waitlisted and RAC tickets must be canceled 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train, otherwise you will not get a refund.