October 17, 2025—In a bold and passenger-centric reform that could redefine the way millions plan their journeys across India’s vast rail network, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced a revolutionary policy allowing confirmed ticket holders to reschedule their travel dates free of cancellation charges, a long-overdue fix set to launch on January 1, 2026. Announced on October 14, 2025, by Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in a high-profile virtual address from Rail Bhavan in New Delhi,