In a notification issued a few days ago, the Railways had said that those passengers whose Aadhaar card is not linked to IRCTC account will not be able to book tatkal tickets from IRCTC website or mobile app. Now the Railways is planning to provide the facility of booking tatkal tickets by verifying IRCTC account with some other identity cards along with Aadhaar card. Currently, out of about 13 crore registered users of IRCTC, only a little more than 10% have linked their accounts with Aadhaar.

A Times of India report quoted sources as saying that the Indian Railways is planning to include other documents present in DigiLocker such as PAN card, driving license and voter ID for user authentication. The ministry may issue a new notification in this regard on Monday. The proposal came up for discussion during a review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on Friday.

2.2 lakh passengers book Tatkal tickets daily

Currently, about 2.2 lakh passengers book Tatkal tickets daily through IRCTC website and app. Railways has advised the users of IRCTC app and website to link their IRCTC account with Aadhaar before July 1 so that there is no problem in booking Tatkal tickets. From July 15, OTP linked to Aadhaar will also have to be entered on every Tatkal booking so that the identity of the user can be ensured while booking.

Efforts to curb black marketing

These measures have been taken to prevent black marketing of tickets by fake agents and to provide timely tickets to needy passengers in case of emergency. Tatkal tickets can now be booked only through Aadhaar linked IRCTC account or computerized PRS counters of Indian Railways or authorized agents.

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Ticket prices for non-AC mail/express trains

The Economic Times quoted sources as saying that passenger fares for non-AC mail/express trains will be increased by 1 paisa per kilometer. Fares for AC class will increase by 2 paisa per kilometer. There will be no increase in the fares of suburban tickets and second class travel for a journey of 500 km. For distances more than 500 km, the increase will be half a paisa per kilometer. Apart from this, there will be no increase in monthly season tickets as well.

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If you travel by train and often book Tatkal tickets, then this news is very important for you. Indian Railways has made a big change in the rules related to Tatkal ticket booking (Tatkal booking rule change), which will come into effect from July 1, 2025. Now to book Tatkal tickets, it will be necessary to link IRCTC account with Aadhaar. Without this, ticket booking will not be possible.

Railways has taken this step so that fake booking and the malpractices of agents can be curbed and common people can get its benefit. That is, now only those people will be able to book Tatkal tickets who have linked their IRCTC profile with Aadhaar and its verification is complete.

Aadhaar linking is mandatory from July 1, OTP is also mandatory from July 15
According to the new circular of the Ministry of Railways, from July 1, 2025, only those users will be able to book Tatkal tickets whose IRCTC account is linked to Aadhaar. Apart from this, OTP verification will also be made mandatory at the time of booking from July 15, which will come on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar. Ticket booking will not be completed without OTP.

Strictness on agents too, booking banned for first half hour

Railways has taken another strict step with this rule. Now railway ticket agents will not be able to book any tickets for 30 minutes before Tatkal booking starts.

Let us tell you that the Tatkal Ticket Booking Time starts at 10 am for AC coaches and 11 am for Sleeper class. That is, agents will now be able to book tickets for AC only after 10:30 am and for Sleeper only after 11:30 am. This change has been made so that the common passenger gets the first chance and agents cannot hijack the system.

How to link IRCTC profile with Aadhaar?

If your account is not yet linked to Aadhaar, then do it immediately. For this, we are telling you easy steps…

• Login to IRCTC website or app.
• Go to ‘My Account’ section and select ‘Link Your Aadhaar’ option.
• Enter your Aadhaar number and name, then enter the OTP received on the registered mobile and submit.
• That’s it, your account will be linked to Aadhaar.

Common people will benefit from the implementation of the new rule

Railways says that the purpose of these changes is to bring transparency in the railway ticket booking system and to benefit the common people. Till now, those who booked tickets through agents or wrong means used to get priority, but in the new rule, the common user will get the first chance.

If you also book Tatkal tickets in trains, then immediately link your IRCTC account with Aadhaar and also complete the OTP verification process. Because after July 1, ticket booking will not be possible without Aadhaar linking and after July 15, ticket booking will not be possible without OTP verification.

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Now Aadhaar verification has been made mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets. That is, passengers whose IRCTC account is not linked to Aadhaar will not be able to book Tatkal tickets either online or offline.

What is the new rule?

As per the instructions sent by the Railway Ministry to all railway zones:

• From July 1, 2025, Tatkal tickets will be available only to those passengers whose IRCTC account is linked to Aadhaar.
  • Aadhaar based OTP verification will also be required from July 15, 2025. This will act as an additional security layer while booking tickets.

  Strict conditions for agents too

  Railways have also restricted the role of ticket agents:

  • Agents will not be able to do booking for 30 minutes before Tatkal ticket opening.
    • For AC class: Ban from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.
    • For Non-AC classes: Ban from 11:00 am to 11:30 am.

  Why was the change necessary?

  This step of the railways has been taken to stop fake booking, duplicate IDs, and tickets being booked through bots. Reports suggest that as soon as Tatkal booking opens, thousands of tickets are booked within a few seconds, a large number of which are booked through ticket agents or illegal means. This makes it difficult for common passengers to get confirmed tickets.

  What did the Railway Minister say?

  Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav also recently hinted at this change. He said that Aadhaar verification will make the ticket booking process transparent and needy passengers will be able to get the right benefit of Tatkal tickets.

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What are these big changes?

The main objective of these new changes made by the government is to make the Tatkal ticket system more transparent and passenger-friendly. Now more seats will be made available under the Tatkal quota. Railways have now decided to introduce e-Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal ticket booking. Which will be very beneficial for the passengers.

IRCTC’s website and mobile app will be made more robust so that more number of passengers can book tickets simultaneously. Some amendments can also be made in the refund rules on cancellation of Tatkal tickets, which can provide some relief to the passengers. However, detailed information on this is yet to come.

How will passengers benefit?

These changes will directly benefit the common train passengers. With more seats and crackdown on brokers, the chances of passengers getting Tatkal tickets will increase significantly. Now passengers will not need to go to agents or spend more money, which will save both their time and money.

This is a big relief for passengers planning their travel at the last minute, as they will now have less worry about getting tickets. This move of the government is definitely a welcome announcement for train passengers. It is hoped that these changes will make the Tatkal ticket system more smooth and fair.

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At the same time, if you are traveling in a train, then you should know about the things related to the process of Tatkal ticket booking.

Tatkal Ticket Booking

Tatkal booking is a reservation for those passengers who want to book train journey in a short time. Tatkal means “immediately” in Hindi. If a person wants to book a ticket for travelling anywhere immediately , then he can book the ticket through IRCTC app, Ixigo app and other third-party applications.

What is the official explanation

Several social media posts claimed that the timings for tatkal and premium tatkal ticket booking will be changed soon. Responding to this, IRCTC said: “There is no proposal to change the timings for tatkal or premium tatkal ticket booking for AC or non-AC classes. Also, the booking timings for travel agents will remain the same. So passengers should not believe the false posts.

Know what is the Tatkal booking time

• AC Classes (like 2A, 3A, CC, EC, and 3E) – Booking opens at 10:00 am a day before the departure of the train.
• Non-AC classes (like Sleeper and Second Sitting) – Booking starts at 11:00 am a day before the departure of the train.
• If your train is leaving on 16th April, you should book your tickets on 15th April – AC tickets at 10 am and Non-AC tickets at 11 am.
• People are advised to check the official website and official sources to avoid being misled. IRCTC is advising passengers to trust only official platforms, such as the IRCTC website or apps that provide regular updates about bookings and other things.

Know the guidelines related to Tatkal booking

• Once the Tatkal ticket is confirmed, there will be no refund. – A maximum of four passengers can be booked under one Tatkal PNR.
• Tatkal is available for all classes except First AC. – 10% of base fare for Second Class and 30% (minimum and maximum limit) for other classes will be applicable.

Keep these things in mind while booking Tatkal

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At times, when you try to login at the right time, the website also hangs due to heavy traffic. In such a situation, there are many misconceptions about what is the best time to login for booking Tatkal tickets? Let’s know everything about this.

When does instant booking start?

First of all, know when you can book Tatkal tickets from IRCTC’s site. According to the rules, Tatkal booking for AC category trains starts at 10 am every day, while Tatkal ticket booking for sleeper class trains starts at 11 am every morning.

When should you login

Let us tell you that for booking AC or Sleeper, you should login 3-5 minutes before the scheduled time. By doing this, your chances of logging in at the right time without any hassle increases.

Don’t repeat this mistake

Along with this, you should keep in mind that you should never login 10-15 minutes before the Tatkal booking. If you do this, your login session will expire when the Tatkal window opens.

Do not login at all at this time

Apart from logging in before time, you should never login in the last 1-2 minutes. If you do this, your login may get stuck due to heavy traffic.

Prepare the master list as well

Before doing Tatkal booking, you should also make a master list by visiting the official website of IRCTC. By doing this, you will be saved from filling passenger details at the time of Tatkal booking and your time of booking the ticket will also be reduced.

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With this new system implemented from 15 February 2025, Tatkal ticket booking has become faster, safer and more transparent. After the new changes, the problem of website crashing will be reduced, the speed of ticket booking will increase and fraud will be curbed. This will be of special benefit to those passengers who depend on Tatkal tickets for emergency travel.

IRCTC upgraded with AI

Indian Railways has integrated its online ticket booking website and app IRCTC with Artificial Intelligence (AI) . This has made ticket booking faster and safer than before.

• Reduction in fraud : The new technology will help identify and prevent fraudulent bookings.
• Better website performance : The website will run smoothly even during high traffic, so there will be no crashing problem.
• Real-time updates : Passengers will get instant information on seat availability , making booking easier.

Benefits of IRCTC Tatkal Ticket New System

– Faster speed: AI powered system will book instant tickets faster.
– Better security: Fake booking and brokers’ activities will be curbed.
– Uninterrupted booking: The website will not crash during instant ticket booking.
– More transparency: The ticket booking process will be honest and smooth.

How to book IRCTC Tatkal ticket? (Tatkal Ticket Booking Process)

If you want to book tatkal ticket, follow these steps:

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