Indian Railway-Railway does not refund the entire amount on cancellation of train ticket. That is, you get back less money than the amount for which the reservation was made. What are these charges which the railway does not refund to you? Know-
New Delhi. People make reservations before the scheduled time for a comfortable journey by train. Some of these passengers are not able to travel and later cancel their tickets. On cancellation of tickets, the railways do not refund the entire amount. That is, you get back less money than the amount for which the reservation was made. What are these charges that the railways do not refund you and what is the reason for this? 99.99 percent of the people will not know. Let’s find out-
Dilip Kumar, Executive Director Information and Publicity of the Railway Board, says that apart from the train fare, reservation charge, superfast charge and GST are included in the payment for reservation. On cancellation of the ticket, the railways refunds only the train fare. Reservation charges and GST taken from you are not refunded. Dilip Kumar says that reservation charge is taken from you in exchange for convenience, so it is not refunded. Apart from this, superfast charges are also taken.
What is the superfast charge?
Indian Railways runs two types of trains, first is superfast and second is passenger and local trains. Reservations are made by passengers travelling long distances which are superfast, while passenger trains run for short distances and stop at all stations on the way. Therefore, superfast charge is not taken on reservation in these trains.
What is the reservation charge in which class?
Reservation charges are taken differently according to the class. Rs 15 is charged in second class, Rs 20 in sleeper, Rs 40 in AC chair car, AC economy and AC third, Rs 50 in AC second and Rs 60 in AC first and executive class. If you have made a reservation in first AC and cancel it, then Rs 60 and GST will not be refunded.
This charge is also taken in suburban trains
Apart from normal trains, if you make reservation in suburban and local trains, then reservation charge is taken from you. You have to pay 15 rupees in second class, 20 rupees in sleeper class and 50 rupees in first class.
