Vande Bharat Sleeper: Strict Refund Rules for Ticket Cancellations Revealed
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News18•18-01-2026, 06:14
Vande Bharat Sleeper: Strict Refund Rules for Ticket Cancellations Revealed
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).
- •Unlike other trains, Vande Bharat Sleeper has no RAC facility and limited quota for specific groups (women, senior citizens, disabled, duty pass holders).
- •Ticket cancellations are possible, but refund rules are stricter than regular trains, depending on the time of cancellation.
- •A 25% deduction applies if a confirmed ticket is canceled more than 72 hours before departure.
- •50% of the fare is deducted if canceled between 8 and 72 hours before departure; no refund is issued if canceled less than 8 hours prior or after departure.
Why It Matters: Vande Bharat Sleeper tickets have strict cancellation policies with significant deductions based on timing.
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