India • Jun 29, 2025

Railways considers dropping clerkage fee on ticket cancellations

Indian Railways is thinking about scrapping the extra charges (₹30-60) you pay when canceling waitlisted train tickets—even if you booked online.
This change is being considered because lots of passengers have complained about paying for seats they never got.
The proposal is currently under review by railway officials, aiming to make cancelations less frustrating for everyone.

TL;DR

Railways has earned ₹6,000 crore from these cancelation fees

These cancelation fees have brought in over ₹6,000 crore for Railways since 2020, but growing pressure from passengers and MPs has pushed officials to rethink if these charges are really fair.
With top authorities looking into it, there is potential for a more passenger-friendly refund policy in the future.