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Canceling train counter tickets made easy: No need to stand in line anymore; the process can be completed via call or SMS.

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Thu Jul 02 11:19:59 IST 2026
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Canceling Counter Train Tickets: In today's digital age, canceling counter tickets has become easy, as passengers can now cancel them from the comfort of their homes using online portals or helpline numbers.

Canceling Counter Train Tickets: Nowadays, people prefer doing everything online from home, which saves both time and effort. While most people handle tasks like shopping and ticket booking online, many still purchase tickets from railway station reservation counters (PRS).

Canceling a ticket booked via the IRCTC website or mobile app is very easy, but canceling a ticket purchased at a counter used to be a hassle, as it typically required a visit to the PRS counter. However, did you know you can cancel it from home?

How to cancel counter tickets online?

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Passengers do not need to visit a PRS counter to cancel waiting-list or confirmed tickets purchased at the counter; you can easily cancel them from home. To cancel using the IRCTC website, follow these steps:

  • First, visit the IRCTC counter ticket cancellation portal.
  • Next, enter your PNR number, train number, and the captcha code.
  • Then, verify the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
  • After that, click on the 'Cancel Ticket' option.
  • Once the ticket is canceled, you will receive all refund details via SMS.

You can also cancel tickets using this method:

If you do not wish to cancel the ticket via the website or a call, you can also do so via SMS.

  • To do this, type "CANCEL," the PNR number, and the train number in an SMS and send it to 139.
  • You will then receive an OTP, which must be verified.
  • The ticket will be canceled only after verification.

Cancel tickets from the comfort of your home:

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