TATKAL TICKETS
With 60-day booking rule in place, what’s right time to book train ticket this festive season
With the festive season approaching in India, train ticket bookings are surging, making it difficult for passengers to secure confirmed reservations. Indian Railways reduced the advance booking period to 60 days, but high demand often leads to tickets selling out quickly.
IRCTC offers 20% discount on railway ticket booking from Aug 14, 2025, but there’s a catch
Booking starts from August 15: This is good news for anyone planning a five-week vacation with family during the Diwali and Chhath holidays. Bookings for the round-trip package, which is being offered on an experimental basis, will begin from August 14, 2025.
“Seat 38 – Purvi?”: A simple question that echoed India’s quiet shift toward safer travel for women
A LinkedIn post by Purvi Jain is going viral, highlighting a positive experience on an overnight train in India. Two female police officers conducted a routine check, ensuring Jain's comfort and providing a helpline number. This initiative by Indian Railways and RPF aims to enhance women's safety.
Indian Railways has deactivated 2.5 crore IRCTC user IDs: Has yours also been deactivated? Check now
Indian Railways took action against online ticket booking fraud. Over 2.5 crore IRCTC user IDs got deactivated due to suspicious activity. This move aims to stop misuse by agents and bots. Aadhaar authentication will be needed for tatkal bookings soon.
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Emergency quota for train ticket bookings: Know what are its new rules and how to reserve seats?
Indian Railways has updated its emergency quota (EQ) rules to enhance efficiency. Passengers seeking EQ seats must now apply a day before travel, impacting all train services nationwide. The revised guidelines also address submissions for trains departing on Sundays or public holidays.
Train reservations: After chart timing and Tatkal, railways announces another important change in ticketing process
Indian railways reservation: The Railway Ministry has changed the rules for emergency quota requests. Now, passengers must apply a day before their journey. This applies to all trains. Requests for trains on Sundays or holidays must be made on the previous working day. The ministry asks officers to follow the new timings.
No Aadhaar, no Tatkal: Railways make OTP verification mandatory for online ticket booking; Here's what you must do
Indian Railways will make Aadhaar OTP verification mandatory for online Tatkal ticket bookings from July 15. This is to ensure fair access and prevent misuse. Passengers need to link their Aadhaar to their IRCTC profile. No bulk bookings will be allowed in the first 30 minutes of Tatkal bookings. Railways urge passengers to update Aadhaar details to avoid inconvenience.
Ixigo logs 73% rise in Q1 revenue; net profit climbs 27% to Rs 19 crore
This is thanks to growth across all lines of business, effective cross-selling and up-selling to its user base, and AI-driven efficiency at Le Travenues Technology, the parent company of online travel aggregator Ixigo. Expenses rose to Rs 293 crore in the June quarter from Rs 168 crore YoY. A significant amount of the expenditure is related to employee benefits and other expenses.
IRCTC changes from Jul 15, 2025: Check these 2 new ticket booking rules for train travelers
Starting July 15, 2025, Indian Railways mandates Aadhaar-based OTP authentication for all Tatkal ticket bookings, online and offline, to curb misuse and improve booking ease. Agents face booking restrictions during peak hours, and train fares for premier services have increased. Reservation charts will now be prepared eight hours before departure, enhancing passenger convenience.
Railways to install CCTV cameras in coaches to enhance passenger safety
"This move will significantly improve passenger safety. Miscreants and organised gangs take advantage of gullible passengers. With cameras, such incidents will significantly reduce. To preserve privacy of passengers, CCTV cameras will be installed in the common movement area near the doors," the ministry said.
RailOne is now live: Indian Railways' super app to book IRCTC tickets, check train status and track PNR number
Indian Railways Railone App: Indian Railways has launched the ‘RailOne’ app, a unified platform combining services like reserved/unreserved ticket booking, PNR tracking, Rail Madad, and more. It features single sign-on, R-Wallet integration, and a cleaner interface.
New IRCTC rules to book train tickets from July 2025: Know these seven changes, how they affect you
From July 2025, Indian Railways is implementing reforms to enhance passenger convenience and transparency. These include mandatory Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal bookings via IRCTC, OTP verification at counters and for agents, and revised fare structures for various train services and classes. Reservation charts will now be prepared eight hours before departure, and agents face booking restrictions during peak hours.
Railway fee hike, train tatkal booking with Aadhaar OTP, credit card changes, ATM charges: Six money changes from July 2025
July 2025 brings financial and service changes impacting bank customers, train travelers, and EPF members. Axis Bank and ICICI Bank are revising ATM fees and service charges. Indian Railways mandates Aadhaar authentication for online Tatkal bookings, with stricter OTP verification rolling out mid-month. The government will also announce new interest rates for small savings schemes.
July 1 Railway Alert: From fare hike to tatkal, check three big changes coming into effect
Indian Railways is set to implement significant changes to improve passenger experience. Reservation charts will be prepared eight hours before departure, offering waitlisted passengers more time to plan. From July 2025, Tatkal bookings will require verified users, enhancing security and preventing misuse. A new passenger reservation system, expected by December 2025, will drastically increase booking and enquiry processing capacity.
July 1: From PAN, credit card, bank charges to fuel ban, here’s what’s changing for Indians next month
Get ready for changes starting July 1, 2025. Aadhaar is a must for PAN applications. The ITR filing deadline is extended. SBI Card revises credit card rules. HDFC Bank introduces charges on digital spends. ICICI Bank updates ATM fees. Delhi enforces a fuel ban on older vehicles. Railway fares will see a slight hike. Tatkal ticket booking requires Aadhaar.
Railways to release list of confirmed ticket holders eight hours ahead of departure
Indian Railways is set to improve passenger experience. Confirmed ticket lists will be out eight hours before departure. This offers clarity for waitlisted passengers. A new Passenger Reservation System will be operational by December 2025. It will boost booking and enquiry capacity. Tatkal bookings will require authentication from July 1, 2025. OTP authentication for Tatkal will be implemented soon.
IRCTC shares jump 2% as Indian Railways to hike passenger fares from July 1
Indian Railways is set to increase passenger fares from July 1, 2025, impacting Mail/Express and AC class tickets. Non-AC fares will rise by 1 paisa per kilometre, while AC fares will increase by 2 paise. Suburban and second-class travel up to 500 km will remain unaffected.
Indian Railways to hike passenger fares from July 1: Sources
Railways price hike: Indian Railways is set to implement a revised fare structure for passenger trains starting July 1, 2025. This marks the first fare increase in several years. According to details accessed by The Economic Times, fares for non-AC Mail and Express trains will rise by 1 paise per kilometre, while AC classes will see an increase of 2 paise per kilometre.
New tatkal ticket booking rules: Aadhaar OTP must from July 2025, agents can't book tatkal in first half hour in AC, non-AC coaches and more
Indian Railways is revamping the tatkal ticket booking system. Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for online bookings from July 1, 2025. OTP verification will be needed at counters and for agents starting July 15, 2025.
How to verify Aadhaar in IRCTC app for tatkal train bookings from July 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, IRCTC introduces new rules for Tatkal ticket booking, requiring Aadhaar authentication for all users via its website and app. Furthermore, from July 15, 2025, an Aadhaar-based OTP will be necessary for online reservations.
Aadhaar authenticated Tatkal train tickets from July 1 onwards: Railway Board
Starting July 1, Tatkal train tickets on the IRCTC website and app can only be booked by Aadhaar-authenticated users, with booking windows restricted from 10:00–10:30 AM for AC classes and 11:00–11:30 AM for non-AC. Agent bookings will be barred during these periods.
IRCTC’s new tatkal rules you must know before your next confirmed train ticket booking: Know all FAQ's
Indian Railways will soon introduce e-Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal train ticket bookings. This aims to reduce fraud and increase transparency. The new system will require all users to authenticate via e-Aadhaar on the IRCTC portal. Tatkal bookings open one day before the journey. Passengers can book up to four tickets per PNR.
Indian Railways rolls out big changes to address Tatkal ticket woes, fraud IDs
Indian Railways is implementing mandatory e-Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal ticket bookings to combat scalping and bot misuse. Priority access will be given to users who link their IRCTC accounts with Aadhaar. Anti-BOT systems and CDN enhancements have significantly improved website performance, leading to increased user logins and ticket bookings, ensuring a fairer and faster experience for genuine passengers.
Indian Railways to mandate e-Aadhaar authentication for tatkal ticket booking
Indian Railways is preparing to launch mandatory e-Aadhaar authentication for tatkal ticket bookings later this month. This initiative seeks to reduce misuse and scalping, ensuring genuine passengers have better access to tatkal tickets. By digitally verifying identities during booking, the railways aim to create a more transparent and fair ticketing system, combating fraudulent transactions.
Railway introduces new guidelines for tatkal tickets
No authorised agents, including agents of IRCTC and others, will be allowed to book Tatkal tickets from 10 am to 12 am from counters as well as from Internet.
Reservation of tatkal tickets to start from 10 am
From July 10, reservation of tatkal tickets will start from 10 am instead of 8 am and no authorised agents will be allowed to book them during the first two hours, Railways today said.
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