Indian Railway: Indian Railways is going to bring a big relief for the passengers. Now passengers will not have to pay charges for canceling train tickets. Railways is preparing to introduce a new system through which passengers will be able to change the date of their journey without canceling the ticket. This facility will soon be launched through IRCTC website and app.
Train tickets can no longer be cancelled, can be rescheduled now
Till now, if a passenger’s journey is suddenly canceled or the train is missed. So the ticket money is deducted or the entire fare is also lost. But after the implementation of the new system, the passenger will get the option to choose a new date of travel instead of just canceling the ticket. If the fare is higher on the new train or date, only the difference in fare will have to be paid. Also, no cancellation charge will be levied.
The biggest problem of passengers will end
According to the current rules, if a passenger cancels the ticket due to missing the train or for any other reason, then 25% to 50% of his fare is deducted. No refund is given if the ticket is canceled 4 hours before the journey. Many times, due to sudden flight delay, bad weather or any emergency, passengers are unable to catch the train and have to lose the entire fare. This new step of Railways has been taken in the direction of eliminating this problem.
How will the new system work?
Passengers will be able to login to their IRCTC account and go to their booking and choose a new travel date or another train, provided seats are available. After this the system will show the difference in fare, after payment of which the new ticket will be confirmed. This process will be completely online and passengers will not need to cancel the ticket or buy a new ticket.
This facility is available at international level
Through Japan Rail Pass, passengers can change the date of travel on most trains without any penalty. Many train services in Europe offer flexi tickets, allowing passengers to make changes or refunds before their journey. Anytime ticket in Britain gives freedom to travel on any train.