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India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run on Howrah-Kamakhya route. (Image: Bobins Abraham)
Vande Bharat Sleeper cancellation rules: Indian Railways has made a major change to its refund policy for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. According to the national transporter, passengers who cancel their confirmed tickets at the last minute will no longer be eligible for a fare refund. On January 16, the Ministry of Railways announced an amendment to the Railway Passengers (Cancellation of Ticket and Refund of Fare) Rules, 2015.
“These rules may be called the Railway Passengers (Cancellation of Ticket and Refund of Fare) Amendment Rules, 2026. They shall come into force with effect from 16th day of January, 2026,” it said.
Vande Bharat Sleeper cancellation charges
According to the Railway Board, if a confirmed ticket of Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is presented by the passenger or his representative for cancellation, the refund of fare shall be made after deducting cancellation charges from the fare as follows:
- if the ticket is presented for cancellation more than 72 hours in advance of the scheduled departure of the train, the cancellation charge shall be 25% of the fare
- if the ticket is presented for cancellation between 72 hours and upto 8 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, the cancellation charge shall be 50% of the fare
- if the ticket is presented for cancellation in less than 8 hours of the scheduled departure of the train, no refund shall be granted.
Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper cancellation rules
The national transporter further said: “Provided that in case of Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, no refund of fare shall be admissible on the tickets in case the ticket is not cancelled or TDR not filed online upto eight hours before the scheduled departure of the train.”
Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More
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