Indian Railways to introduce option for passengers to change travel dates on confirmed tickets
New Delhi: In a significant shift aimed at enhancing passenger convenience, Indian Railways is working on a proposal to allow passengers to modify their travel dates even after they have obtained a confirmed ticket.
“Starting January, passengers can change the travel date of their confirmed train tickets online without any fee,” NDTV quoted Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as saying.
At present, passengers who wish to change their travel date are required to cancel their existing ticket and purchase a new one, which often results in fare deductions depending on the timing of the cancellation. The process is not only expensive but also inconvenient.
Calling the existing system “unfair,” Vaishnaw emphasised the need for more flexible options. He confirmed that instructions have been issued to implement the new, passenger-friendly changes.
Under the current cancellation rules, passengers are charged a percentage of the fare based on the timing of the cancellation. For example, cancelling a confirmed ticket between 48 and 12 hours before departure results in a 25% deduction. The fee increases for cancellations made closer to the departure time.
Once the reservation chart is prepared, refunds for cancellations are generally not granted.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
