Indian Railways: No Refund for Tickets Cancelled Within 8 Hours of Departure

• Indian Railways introduces new cancellation rules, effective April 1 to April 15, 2026, to enhance transparency and reduce misuse.
• Confirmed tickets cancelled less than 8 hours before departure will receive no refund.
• Revised cancellation charges: 25% deduction between 72-24 hours, 50% between 24-8 hours before departure.
• Passengers can now change boarding stations up to 30 minutes before departure for increased flexibility.
• Tatkal bookings will have stricter Aadhaar-based OTP authentication to curb misuse and ensure genuine users.