How many times have you had to change your travel plans at the last minute—only to lose money on a booked train ticket? It’s a familiar frustration for many rail passengers. Until now, even small changes meant cancelling your ticket and paying a penalty. But that’s about to change. Indian Railways is set to introduce a new online facility allowing passengers to reschedule the date of their confirmed train tickets—without paying any extra charges. The service is expected to launch in January next year, a senior official from the Railway Ministry confirmed.
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Passengers Can Soon Reschedule Train Tickets Online At No Extra Cost
Indian Railways will soon allow passengers to change the date of their confirmed train tickets online without any fees. Launching in January 2026, this move aims to simplify travel plans, reduce queues, and make the entire process more convenient
OT Staff
8 October 2025
The upcoming online facility represents a major step forward in the digitisation of railway services
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The upcoming online facility represents a major step forward in the digitisation of railway services
Photo: mathes/Shutterstock
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