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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
New tatkal ticket booking rule from July 1, 2025: How to link Aadhaar card with IRCTC account
Starting tomorrow, July 1, 2025, new tatkal ticket booking rules will come into effect. Announced by the Indian Railways earlier this month, the rule includes mandatory Aadhaar authentication for online booking in addition to OTP verification at reservation counters and booking restrictions for authorised agents during peak hours. These measures are aimed to curb the misuse of the tatkal booking system and enhance transparency. With the mandatory Aadhaar authentication kicking in tomorrow, it is essential for users to link their Aadhaar card with the IRCTC account. Here's how to do it How to link Aadhaar card with the IRCTC account Readers must note that the rule is applicable to both sleeper and AC classes. If you are wondering how to link Aadhaar card with the IRCTC account, then follow these steps Head to Login to your IRCTC account Once logged in, go to 'My Profile' Here, select 'Aadhaar KYC' Next, enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number Proceed to verify using OTP sent on your registered mobile number by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hardly anyone can pass this eye test! Can you? Color Test Online Go To Quiz Undo Your Aadhaar card is now linked to IRCTC account. As per new rule, at least one passenger on the ticket must be Aadhaar-verified. Here's how to add Aadhaar-verified passengers for tatkal ticket booking: Login to your IRCTC account Go to 'My Profile', and then head to 'Master List' Here, add passenger details like name, age, gender, and Aadhaar card number Next, click on 'Verify' to authenticate using OTP Other changes coming to IRCTC tatkal booking As mentioned above, tatkal tickets booked at computerised Passenger Reservation System counters and through authorised agents will require OTP authentication sent to the mobile number provided by the user at the time of booking. Further, in order to prevent bulk bookings during the critical opening period, authorised Indian Railways ticketing agents will not be permitted to book opening-day Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of the booking window. It must be noted that this restriction applies to AC classes from 10am to 10:30am and to non-AC classes from 11am to 11:30am. 5 Features Android borrowed From iPhone! AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
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Business Standard
13 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Railways to prepare reservation charts 8 hours in advance: 5 things to know
The Ministry of Railways has announced that reservation charts for long-distance trains will now be prepared eight hours before departure, instead of the current four hours. According to the ministry, this move will enable passengers travelling from remote locations to plan their journeys more effectively and will also reduce uncertainties for passengers whose tickets are on the waitlist. Here are 5 key features of the new Passenger Reservation System (PRS): 1. Faster ticket booking The updated Passenger Reservation System will support over 150,000 bookings per minute, a jump from the existing 32,000 tickets per minute. This marks nearly a nearly fivefold increase in booking speed. Starting July 1, 2025, only verified users will be allowed to book Tatkal tickets via the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website and mobile app. 3. New booking interface The new PRS will feature a multilingual and user-friendly interface. Passengers will be able to choose their seat preferences and view a fare calendar. The system also offers integrated services for students, patients, and the specially abled. 4. OTP-Based verification for Tatkal tickets From the end of July, Tatkal bookings will require OTP-based authentication. "The authentication should be done using Aadhaar or any other verifiable government ID available in the user's DigiLocker account," the ministry stated. 5. Boost to enquiry capacity The number of ticket enquiries the system can handle will be increased tenfold—from 400,000 to over 4 million per minute. The new PRS will also continue to allow users to select seat preferences and access fare details. The ministry said that the change would benefit passengers travelling from remote areas or the outskirts of major cities to catch long-distance trains. It added that the update would also give passengers more time to make alternative plans if their waitlisted tickets were not confirmed. This announcement comes amid a review meeting on passenger facilities conducted by Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Earlier, the ministry planned to follow a trial model from the Indian Railways ' Bikaner division, where reservation charts were made 24 hours before the train's departure.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Railways To Prepare Reservation Charts 8 Hours In Advance
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better. The decision was taken during a recent review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a statement issued by the ministry said. Under Vaishnaw's guidance, officials are working to prepare the reservation chart eight hours before the train's departure instead of the current four hours, it said. "It will benefit passengers travelling from remote locations or suburbs of major cities for catching long-distance trains. It will also provide more time to make alternative arrangements in case the wait list is not confirmed," the ministry said. "The new upgraded Passenger Reservation System (PRS) will allow over 1.5 lakh ticket bookings per minute. This will be an increase of roughly five times from 32,000 tickets per minute in the current PRS," it added. The ministry said the new PRS also has a multilingual and user-friendly booking and enquiry interface. In the new PRS, users will be able to submit their choice of seat and see the fare calendar. It also has integrated facilities for Divyangjan, students and patients, officials said. "Indian Railways will allow only authenticated users to book Tatkal tickets on the IRCTC website and its mobile app beginning 1st July, 2025," the ministry said. It emphasised that OTP-based authentication will be done for Tatkal bookings from the end of July. The minister instructed officials to broaden the authentication mechanism for Tatkal bookings. "The authentication should be done using Aadhaar or any other verifiable government ID available in the user's DigiLocker account," the statement said. According to the ministry, these measures reflect the Railways' continuous efforts to modernise its systems and make them more citizen-friendly.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
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. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Train fares to rise from July 1 Train chart preparation to start 8 hours before departure Aadhaar for Tatkal booking from July 1, 2025 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New passenger reservation system by December 2025 In a significant move to improve train travel, Indian Railways is preparing to roll out major changes in how passengers book tickets. The updates include early chart preparation for waitlisted tickets, stricter verification for Tatkal bookings, and a complete overhaul of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS). Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the focus is on building a system that is "intelligent, clear, user-friendly and productive" to make train journeys Railways is set to introduce a marginal hike in passenger fares starting July 1. For Mail and Express trains, the fare in non-AC classes will increase by 1 paise per kilometre, while AC class fares will go up by 2 paise per kilometre. The fare for second-class travel up to 500 km will remain unchanged. However, for journeys exceeding 500 km, the fare may rise by an additional half a paisa per reservation charts are prepared four hours before a train departs. This often leaves waitlisted passengers with very little time to plan alternate travel. To fix this issue, Indian Railways will begin preparing charts eight hours ahead of trains leaving before 2 PM, the chart will be finalised by 9 PM the previous day. This change will help passengers from remote or suburban areas get clarity on their ticket status earlier and plan July 1, 2025, only verified users will be allowed to book Tatkal tickets on the IRCTC platform. The Railways will also introduce OTP-based verification for Tatkal ticket bookings by the end of will need to verify their identity using Aadhaar or other valid documents saved in their DigiLocker accounts. This change is aimed at reducing misuse and ensuring genuine access for it was announced that only Aadhaar-authenticated users could book Tatkal tickets. The rules have now been widened to accept other government documents via DigiLocker as well.A major upgrade of the passenger reservation system is currently underway. The Central Railway Information Systems (CRIS) is carrying out this upgrade, which is expected to be completed by December new system will be able to handle ten times more bookings than the current one. It will support over 150,000 ticket reservations per minute, compared to the present 32,000. The number of enquiry requests it can process will rise from 400,000 per minute to over 4 updated system will include a modern interface with multi-language support. It will also allow passengers to select seating preferences and check fare calendars. Special features will be available for Divyangjan, students, patients and other specific groups.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
Railways to revamp reservation system with early charting, more bookings
The Indian Railways is revamping its Passenger Reservation System (PRS) in a bid to make the ticket booking process convenient. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently reviewed the progress of these reforms and emphasised that the ticketing system must be smart, transparent, accessible, and efficient, with a strong focus on passenger of the major changes proposed is the advancement of reservation chart preparation. The Railway Minister has approved this proposal and directed phased implementation to ensure a smooth present, charts are prepared four hours before the train's departure, often creating uncertainty for passengers, especially those travelling from nearby areas. To address this, the Railway Board has proposed preparing the charts eight hours in advance. The Railways are also working on upgrading the PRS to a modern, agile, and scalable system. The project, being carried out by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), is set to be completed by December upgraded system will be capable of handling 5 times the current load, allowing over 1.5 lakh ticket bookings per minute, up from the current 32,000. The ticket enquiry capacity will also rise sharply from 4 lakh to 40 lakh queries per new PRS is expected to feature a user-friendly, multilingual interface with options to select preferred seats and view a fare calendar. It will also integrate special facilities for Divyangjan, students, and July 1, 2025, Indian Railways will mandate user authentication for all Tatkal bookings made through the IRCTC website and mobile Minister Vaishnaw has instructed officials to broaden the authentication process by incorporating Aadhaar or any other verifiable government ID available through DigiLocker. Additionally, from the end of July 2025, an OTP-based verification system will be introduced for Tatkal tickets. This move aims to streamline the booking process and curb misuse.- EndsMust Watch
