
If the train is missed, most people think that now the ticket money is also gone. But there are some rules of railway. Which can reduce your tension slightly. Money does not drown in every condition. It is necessary for him to have complete knowledge of the rules.

If the train is missed by your mistake. Even then refund can be found. For this, there is an option to file a ticket deposit recept ie TDR from the Railways. But this work has to be done within an hour of leaving the train. The claim done after this is not valid.

You can file TDR through IRCTC website or app. For this, you have to log in and you will get TDR option in My Account section. Here you have to give the reason for traveling, tickets and trains.

If the train is missed by your mistake. So you do not get full money. Railway service cuts the charge and some more amount. That is, you will get some part back. This rule also depends on how soon you have filed TDR.

But if the mistake is of the railway. For example, the train left before the scheduled time or there was a technical reason. So you can get full refund. For this, it is important that you have given the right reason. The railway examines the claim and if the matter is found to be correct, then you get money without deduction.

After filing TDR, it takes 7 to 21 days for the claim in general. Your money comes in the same account from which the ticket was booked. But let us tell you that many times the refund also processes soon.
Published at: 05 Aug 2025 01:18 PM (IST)

