A Simple Guide to Understanding IRCTC Ticket Regret

Have you ever booked a train ticket on IRCTC but could not travel for some reason? This is called ticket regret. Read this article to learn what it means and how it works in a straightforward way.

What is Meant by IRCTC Ticket Regret?

Let’s break down this term step-by-step:

• IRCTC stands for Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. It is the website and app used to book train tickets online in India.
• When you confirm a ticket on IRCTC, it means you have blocked your seat on the train.
• Now regret means feeling sadness about something you did.

So IRCTC ticket regret refers to canceling your confirmed ticket because you cannot travel for some reason. You feel regretful about booking the ticket.

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When Can You Regret an IRCTC Ticket?

• You can regret or cancel a confirmed ticket anytime before the train’s departure time.
• However, there is a last cut-off called chart preparation after which you cannot cancel your confirmed ticket.
• The chart is like the final passenger list for the train journey.
• Once the chart is prepared, your seat gets locked, and you must travel on that train. No cancellation is allowed after it.
• So regret your tickets before chart preparation to get your refund.

Are There Any Charges to Regret a Ticket?

• Yes, IRCTC will deduct some amount as a cancellation fee when you cancel a confirmed ticket.
• The regret fee depends on when you are canceling the ticket.
• If you regret earlier, the charges are lower. If you regret close to the departure date, the charges are higher.
• The charges also depend on the class for which you booked the ticket – AC or non-AC, sleeper or general, etc.
• The railway keeps the regret money and returns the rest to you.

How Can You Apply Regret on IRCTC?

There are two ways in which you can regret or cancel your tickets:

Online Regret

If you had booked the ticket on IRCTC website or app directly:

• Login to your IRCTC account and go to ‘Booked Ticket History’.
• Select the PNR of the ticket you want to cancel.
• Click on ‘Cancel Ticket’ and confirm the regret. The applicable amount will be deducted.

Offline Regret

If you had booked through an IRCTC agent:

• Contact the same agent and ask them to apply regret for your PNR.
• The agent will cancel the ticket on your behalf and inform you of the refund amount.
• The refund will go to the agent first, who will transfer it to your account.

So regretting IRCTC tickets is simple! Just ensure you do it before the final chart preparation for the train to avoid losing money!