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.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
