Overview

• The Union Railway Minister signaled a January 2026 start for an online rescheduling option for confirmed train tickets.
• Passengers will change travel dates through their IRCTC accounts instead of cancelling and rebooking.
• The option applies only to confirmed bookings and will proceed only when seats are available on the new date.
• No rescheduling or cancellation fee will be charged for date changes, though any higher fare must be paid.
• Authorities plan real-time integration with the central reservation system, with detailed rules and rollout guidance still pending under current tiered cancellation charges.