How much compensation will I get for delayed train?

If your delay is between 30-59 minutes, normally compensation is 25\% of the full fare, over 60 minutes that goes up to 50\%, and if the delay is 120 minutes or more you could get 100\% of the return ticket fare back. Season tickets – so tickets for travel over a month or longer – are different again.

Will railways give compensation?

The Supreme Court has held that the railways will have to cough up and pay passengers compensation for deficiency of service for late running of trains if they cannot establish or prove that the delay occurred due to reasons beyond its control. “These are the days of competition and accountability.

What if the train is late by more than 3 hours?

If the train is running late by more than three hours of scheduled departure, no cancellation charge will be levied. Full money will be refunded to passengers holding confirmed, RAC, and wait-listed tickets in such case (subject to the condition that the ticket is surrendered prior to actual departure of train).

How is delay repay calculated?

If you’re delayed by: 30-59 minutes you’re entitled to 50\% of the cost of your single ticket or 25\% of the cost your return ticket. 60-119 minutes you’re entitled to 100\% of the cost of your single ticket or 50\% of the cost of your return ticket. 120+ minutes you’re entitled to 100\% of the cost of a return journey.

What happen if train missed?

This change of rule for passengers is related to missing of trains. In the changed law, passengers who have connecting tickets can get full refund of their fare if they fail to catch their connecting train in case of late arrival of the first train causing miss of the second train.

How do I complain about a late train?

Passengers can lodge their complaints and suggestions on the webpage www.indianrailways.gov.in. One can also download the mobile App from the URL www.coms.indianrailways.gov.in. for registering complaints and sending suggestions. Passengers can also SMS their complaints to the number: 9717630982.

How do I claim compensation for delayed trains?

If your train company offers ‘Delay Repay’ Check your train company’s website to find out if they offer Delay Repay (they might call it ‘delay compensation’. You’re legally entitled to compensation of: 50\% of your ticket price if you get to your destination between 30 minutes and an hour late.

What happens if my train is delayed and I miss my connection?

What if I miss a connection because my train’s delayed? If your journey is split between two different trains, and the first is delayed so you miss the second, you can wait and get the next available train (with your ticket) or, if you take alternative transport, you can get a refund for the unused part of the journey.