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The Railway Ministry has announced stricter rules for ticket cancellations on Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and Amrit Bharat-2 trains.
The Railway Ministry has made some important changes regarding ticket cancellations for Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and Amrit Bharat-2 trains. These new rules came into effect on January 16, and they show that the focus is now more on discipline than passenger convenience.
Under the new guidelines, if a passenger cancels their confirmed ticket less than eight hours before the train departs, they will not receive any refund. This is a big change from the earlier rule where passengers could cancel their tickets up to four hours before departure and still get some money back.
Now, if someone cancels a ticket even 72 hours prior to travel, they will have to pay a cancellation fee of at least 25% of the ticket price. This is different from the previous rules for regular trains, which had a much smaller fee. The Railway Ministry has made it clear that these premium trains will have premium cancellation rules.
With these new rules, passengers need to be more careful when booking their tickets. The cancellation window closes eight hours before the journey, so any last-minute changes could lead to a financial loss. This policy is aimed at reducing empty seats on trains, which often happens when tickets are canceled at the last moment.
The new rules have already been put into practice for one pair of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains and nine pairs of Amrit Bharat-2 trains. These changes highlight that while these trains offer speed and comfort, they also come with stricter regulations for ticket management.
Summary:
- New cancellation rules for Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains are in place.
- No refund if canceled less than eight hours before departure.
- 25% cancellation fee applies if canceled 72 hours ahead.
- Passengers must be cautious when booking tickets.
- Changes aim to reduce empty seats due to last-minute cancellations.
