Train Ticket Refund

IRCTC Refund Timeline (2026): How Long Refund Takes by Payment Method and What to Do If It’s Delayed

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IRCTC Refund Timeline (2026): How Long Refund Takes by Payment Method and What to Do If It’s Delayed

In 2026, IRCTC refunds have quietly become one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of train travel in India. Millions of passengers cancel tickets every month due to waitlist non-confirmation, plan changes, missed trains, or duplicate bookings, and then spend days obsessively refreshing their bank apps wondering where their money went. The stress is not really … Read more

IRCTC Tatkal Refund Rules (2026): Confirmed vs Waitlisted Refund, Charting Time Logic and Real Refund Scenarios

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IRCTC Tatkal Refund Rules (2026): Confirmed vs Waitlisted Refund, Charting Time Logic and Real Refund Scenarios

The IRCTC Tatkal refund rules in 2026 are one of the most misunderstood, rage-inducing, and financially painful parts of Indian Railways ticketing. Every day, thousands of passengers cancel Tatkal tickets expecting at least “some” refund. And every day, they receive ₹0. Then the abuse starts.“IRCTC chor hai.”“Railways scam hai.”“My money is gone.” But here’s the … Read more