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Delhi protest cancels trains, know refund rules
A protest called by the Cockroach Janata Party in Delhi on 10 October demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar disrupted rail traffic, leading to the cancellation of several trains. Passengers left stranded are primarily concerned about getting their ticket money back.
The Indian Railways offers a full refund with no cancellation charges when it cancels a train. For e-tickets booked via IRCTC, the refund is processed automatically to the original payment account within 3 to 7 working days, no separate application is needed. For tickets bought at a railway counter, passengers must visit the Computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counter at the station to claim a refund.
IRCTC has warned passengers against fake calls and messages promising quick refunds, advising them not to share passwords, OTPs, or login details. Before heading to the station, passengers should check their train's status on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website or app, or by calling the railway helpline number 139.
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The cancellation policy is straightforward for passengers whose trains were officially cancelled by the railways, but the process differs depending on the booking channel. E-ticket holders get an automatic refund, while counter-ticket holders must physically visit a PRS counter, adding a layer of inconvenience during a disruption. The report leaves unresolved how quickly counter-ticket refunds will be processed at busy stations. The immediate next step for any passenger is to verify their train's status through NTES or helpline 139 before travelling.
Source: aajtak.in
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