Can Mod

While checking the PNR status of your train tickets, you might have seldom encountered CAN/MOD. These are not one of the more popular Reservation Status Codes in the railway arsenal, so many passengers tend to get confused. Simply put, CAN stands for Cancelled, and MOD stands for Modified.

With the introduction of this comprehensive digital platform, this system modernised Indian Railways' asset management landscape. CAN/MOD centralises the acquisition, maintenance, and modification processes to enhance train seat availability, reduce redundancies, and promote data-driven decision-making. It also enables real-time monitoring and integrates procurement strategies.

Now that you have a generic overview of the specified terms. Let's dive into what CAN/MOD means.

CAN or Cancelled denotes a scenario where Indian Railways has marked a ticket for cancellation after assigning a PNR number to it. Remember that this PNR number won’t be further allotted to any other ticket, and the cancelled ticket will eventually be "flushed."

In railways terminology, flushed tickets remain online after five days of the journey but are stored in a database before being eventually removed from the railways' server.

MOD or Modified denotes a scenario where a passenger has modified their ticket after the Indian Railways assigns a PNR number to it. This usually happens when any railway official or passenger alters their journey details such as their names, travel class, date of journey, etc. 

You can cancel your tickets both physically and online through the following methods:

PRS counter tickets

• Visit a Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counter and submit a Cancellation Requisition Form. 

• Alternatively, dial Railway Enquiry at 139 or send an SMS to 139 with the format: CANCEL <PNR Number> <Train Number>.

• Cancel your counter ticket online by visiting the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website, entering the ticket details, and submitting the OTP.

E-Tickets

To cancel your IRCTC e-ticket:

• Visit the IRCTC website and log in with your credentials.

• Go to My Transactions > Booked Ticket History.

• Select the ticket(s) you want to cancel.

• Click "Cancel Ticket" and confirm your action.

You can change the passenger name, journey date, and boarding station or transfer the ticket to another person. 

Modify passenger name

• Offline: Visit a railway reservation counter with the required documents (original ticket, ID proof, and supporting papers).

• Online: Log in to your IRCTC account, access the "Change Boarding Point and Passenger Name Request" form, and submit your request.

Modify Boarding Station

You can easily change your boarding station by visiting the railway reservation office with an Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS) printout and photo ID.

Modify Journey Date

You can visit your nearest railway reservation office 48 hours before departure with the physical ticket and choose an alternative date within the ticket's validity period. Remember that you cannot avail of this modification for e-tickets booked through the IRCTC website.

Transfer Ticket 

You can transfer an IRCTC ticket to an immediate family member in two simple steps:

• Submit name transfer request 24 hours before the journey.

• Provide an Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS) printout, photo ID proof, and proof of blood relation.

Below are the IRCTC cancellation charges for train tickets. 

• For AC First Class/Executive Class, the charge is Rs. 240 before 48 hours, 25% of the fare (minimum Rs. 240) between 12 to 48 hours, and 50% of the fare (minimum Rs. 240) between 4 and 12 hours. 

• For AC 2 Tier/First Class, the charge is Rs. 200 before 48 hours, 25% of the fare (minimum Rs. 200) between 12 to 48 hours, and 50% of the fare (minimum Rs. 200) between 4 and 12 hours. 

• For AC 3 Tier/ AC Chair car/ AC 3 Economy, the charge is Rs. 180 before 48 hours, 25% of the fare (minimum Rs. 180) between 12 to 48 hours, and 50% of the fare (minimum Rs. 180) between 4 and 12 hours.

• For the Sleeper Class, the charge is Rs. 120 before 48 hours, 25% of the fare (minimum Rs. 120) between 12 to 48 hours, and 50% of the fare (minimum Rs. 120) between 4 and 12 hours.

• For the Second Class, the charge is Rs. 60 before 48 hours, 25% of the fare (minimum Rs. 60) between 12 to 48 hours, and 50% of the fare (minimum Rs. 60) between 4 and 12 hours.

With the advent of technology, planning trips and booking train tickets has become efficient and swift. Using your IRCTC login credentials, you can seamlessly check your booked tickets, cancel or modify existing bookings, check the current reservation and train running status, and access various other services, thus streamlining your travel experience.