Vande Bharat Sleeper: Stricter Cancellation Rules, No Refund Within 8 Hours

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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 09:53
Vande Bharat Sleeper: Stricter Cancellation Rules, No Refund Within 8 Hours
- •Indian Railways has announced new, stricter cancellation and refund rules for Vande Bharat sleeper trains.
- •A 25% deduction applies for cancellations made more than 72 hours before departure.
- •Cancellations between 72 hours and 8 hours before departure will incur a 50% deduction.
- •No refund will be issued for confirmed tickets cancelled less than eight hours before the train's scheduled departure.
- •RAC provision is not available, and only specific quotas like ladies, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and duty pass are applicable.
Why It Matters: Vande Bharat sleeper trains have strict cancellation policies, with no refunds for last-minute cancellations.
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