Vande Bharat Sleeper: New Refund Rules for Ticket Cancellation Explained

• The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, running between Kamakhya and Howrah, saw all tickets booked within 24 hours of opening.
• The Ministry of Railways has introduced new, stricter ticket cancellation and refund rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, effective January 16, 2026.
• Cancellation 72 hours or more in advance results in a 25% deduction; between 72 and 8 hours, a 50% deduction.
• No refund is given if cancelled less than 8 hours before departure, or if a TDR is not filed on time.
• The cancellation deadline for Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat II Express is extended to 72 hours, compared to 48 hours for other trains.

Why It Matters: New, stricter refund rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper tickets are now in effect, with no refund for late cancellations.