There are two situations where we can cancel our train ticket 1. Before Chart Preparations 2. After Chart Preparations IRCTC Cancellation Charges Before Chart Preparations If a confirmed ticket is canceled within 48 hours to 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train then ticket cancellation charges in railways are levied at 25%. If a confirmed ticket is canceled within 48 hours to 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train then ticket cancellation charges in railways are levied at 50%. IRCTC Cancellation Charges After Chart Preparations For normal users, you can not cancel E-Tickets after chart preparations. For this, you need to file an online TDR. No refund of fare will be given in case of RAC tickets if the ticket is not canceled or TDR is not filed. Cancellation Charges For Tatkal Tickets No refund will be given if you cancel the confirmed tatkal tickets. If it has a waiting list ticket then the clerkage charges will be charged. ALL CANCELLATION CHARGES ARE ON A PERSON BASIS.