Good news! IRCTC will let passengers change travel dates without paying cancellation fees | Key FAQs answered

In a move to make train travel more flexible, the Ministry of Railways is set to introduce a new feature that will allow passengers to reschedule confirmed train tickets without paying any cancellation charges. According to Hindustan Times, Union Railway Minister, in a media interaction, revealed that the government plans to launch the scheme in January 2026 to make train journeys more convenient for passengers.

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