Indian Railways: Missed Train? Use Ticket or Get Refund, Avoid Loss

• If you miss your train with a general ticket, you can use the same ticket for another general coach within its validity period (3 hours for short distance, 24 hours for long distance).
• For reserved tickets, you can file a Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) to claim a refund.
• TDR must be filed online via the IRCTC website or app within 4 hours of the train's departure.
• If a reserved ticket was purchased at a counter, the TDR must be filed at the same counter.

Why It Matters: Learn how to avoid losing money on train tickets if you miss your train.