IRCTC TDR: Quick Guide to Applying for Refund
Indian Railways passengers can now file a TDR to request refunds in cases of train delays, AC malfunction, route changes, or coach alterations. A quick, step-by-step guide to filing TDR on the IRCTC website is provided, along with the specific timeframes for filing TDR.
Highlights
- •Quick guide to filing a TDR on IRCTC website for refund requests
- •Multiple reasons for filing TDR covered (train delay, AC malfunction, route change, coach alteration)
- •Specific timeframes for filing TDR explained
- •IRCTC does not provide the option to book connecting train tickets, limiting refund applicability
Are you a frequent Indian Railways traveler who has faced delays or issues with AC during a journey? You can now file a TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) on the IRCTC website to request a refund. This quick guide will help you understand the process effectively.
Steps to file TDR:
- Log in to IRCTC's website at www.irctc.co.in.
- Navigate to My Account and My Transactions to find and initiate the TDR filing process.
- Select the PNR of the ticket you wish to file a TDR for.
- Choose the reason for your refund, such as train delay, AC malfunction, route change, or coach alteration.
- Select the passengers for whom the TDR is being filed and submit the form.
- Read the instructions and click Yes to confirm the TDR filing.
- Your TDR will be successfully filed, and you'll receive a confirmation message on your screen.
Additionally, there are specific timeframes for filing TDR based on various reasons from IRCTC. To know more, visit the official IRCTC website for detailed guidelines.
Note that IRCTC does not provide the option to book connecting train tickets, so refunds are not applicable for connecting journey tickets.
