Cancellation of e-Tickets after the preparation of Reservation charts: For Normal User:- E-ticket cannot be cancelled after chart preparation. Users are requested to use the online TDR filing for such cases and track Status of the refund case through tracking service provided by IRCTC.

According to IRCTC and Indian Railways rules in 2026, you cannot cancel a confirmed e-ticket online for a standard refund once the chart is prepared (usually 4 hours before departure). However, you can still seek a refund by filing a Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) online. For confirmed tickets, TDR must generally be filed at least 4 hours before the scheduled departure if the passenger does not travel. If the train is running more than 3 hours late, you can file a TDR for a full refund without cancellation charges. For RAC or Waitlisted tickets, the deadline is usually 30 minutes before departure. It is important to note that filing a TDR does not guarantee a refund; the request is forwarded to the Zonal Railway, and the final decision is based on the specific circumstances and extant refund rules.