New Railway Rules: No Refund for Last-Minute Cancellations on Vande Bharat Sleeper, Amrit Bharat-2

• Ministry of Railways introduces stricter cancellation rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and Amrit Bharat-2 trains.
• No refund will be issued if a confirmed ticket is canceled less than eight hours before the scheduled departure time for these premium trains.
• The new policy aims to reduce last-minute cancellations and ensure better seat utilization, addressing issues faced by waitlisted passengers.
• Cancellation charges vary: 25% deduction up to 72 hours prior, 50% between 72 and 8 hours prior, and 100% deduction less than 8 hours prior.
• Regular Mail-Express train cancellation rules remain unchanged, with different refund timelines and deduction percentages.

Why It Matters: Passengers on Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat-2 trains face no refund for last-minute cancellations.