India, Oct. 9 -- Indian Railways is preparing to roll out a new feature that will let passengers change the travel date of confirmed tickets online without paying extra charges. The update, expected to take effect in January 2026, will be available through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website and mobile app.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced that the move aims to simplify ticket management for passengers and reduce the need for cancellations. The upcoming feature will allow travellers to directly reschedule their confirmed tickets instead of cancelling and rebooking them.

At present, passengers who wish to alter their journey must cancel their tickets and purchase new ones, often i...