Indian Railways now offers a hassle-free way to alter your travel plans without the hassle of ticket cancellation or transfer.
This service allows passengers to change their journey date while keeping their tickets valid.
Key Details You Need to Know
- Offline Confirmed Tickets Only: This convenient option applies to passengers who have booked confirmed tickets through offline channels.
- Not Applicable for IRCTC Bookings: If you’ve booked your ticket via IRCTC, this date change option is not available.
- One-Time Date Change: Passengers can modify their travel date only once using this service.
Simple Steps to Change Your Date
To change your travel date, follow these steps:
- 48 Hours Prior: Visit the reservation counter at least 48 hours before your train’s departure.
- Ticket Surrender: Surrender your original ticket to the counter staff.
- Apply for New Date: Request the new date for your journey.
Important information in a nutshell:
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Facility | travel date change |
| on applicable | Offline booked tickets only |
| charge | No |
| date change | Only once |
| class upgrade | additional charges apply |
| contact | IRCTC or Reservation Counter |
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Indian Railways is introducing various services to enhance passenger comfort.
It’s important for passengers to stay informed about these services for a smoother travel experience.
