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News18
5 days ago
- News18
Now Book Vande Bharat Tickets Just 15 Minutes Before The Train Arrives, Here's How
Last Updated: These trains now support current reservations right until 15 minutes before arrival at your boarding station. The Indian Railways has rolled out a new feature allowing passengers to book tickets on select Vande Bharat Express trains just 15 minutes before the train arrives at their station. Where is this available? This facility is currently available on eight Vande Bharat trains under the Southern Railway (SR) zone, as per The Indian Express. Earlier, once a Vande Bharat Express left its origin station, no bookings could be made from the en route stations. But now, due to updates in the Passenger Reservation System (PRS), vacant seats will be open for current bookings right up to 15 minutes before departure from any stop. Which trains are covered? Here's the list of Vande Bharat Express trains that offer this last-minute booking service: Why Is This Important? The move helps in better seat utilisation and supports travellers with sudden plans or delays. With Vande Bharat's growing popularity, the demand for flexible bookings has increased — and Indian Railways is stepping up. How Full Are Vande Bharat Trains? Vande Bharat trains are running at full capacity — and more! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently revealed that the average occupancy stands at 102.01 percent in FY 2024–25 and 105.03 percent so far in FY 2025–26. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Now, book tickets on these 8 Vande Bharat trains just 15 minutes before arriving at station
Indian Railways Ticket Booking: Good news for travellers. Now, passengers can book tickets on these eight Vande Bharat Express just 15 minutes before the train arrives at their station. To enable this, the Indian Railways has made some changes to the Passenger Reservation System (PRS). The move is aimed at improving passenger experience and streamlining hassle-free current bookings at en route stations for Vande Bharat Express trains. However, these changes have been introduced on Vande Bharat trains operated by the Southern Railway (SR) zone. In a statement, the zonal railway said: 'For the 8 Vande Bharat trains originating from Southern Railway, current reservations can be done at enroute stations upto 15 minutes before the departure.' Earlier, this facility was limited, curtailing the passengers from booking from enroute stations once the train leaves the source station. Under the new rule, vacant seats on Vande Bharat trains will now be available for current booking at en route stations, significantly benefitting passengers and enabling better occupancy of the train. The SR has done the modification in the Passenger Reservation System for the following 8 Vande Bharat trains: At present, a total of 144 Vande Bharat Express trains are running across various routes in the country. According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Vande Bharat Express trains have been running with over 100 per cent on all routes. 'The overall occupancy of Vande Bharat Express trains in Financial Year 2024-25 & 2025-26 (till June, 2025) is 102.01% & 105.03% respectively,' Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 30, 2025). Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Indian Express
Want priority access to Tatkal tickets? Here's how to link your Aadhaar with IRCTC account
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced changes to the Tatkal ticket booking system. Going forward, Tatkal tickets can only be booked through the IRCTC website by users who have linked their Aadhaar card with their account. Additionally, agents are now banned from making any bookings during the first 30 minutes of the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of Tatkal booking, making it easy for commuters to get the tickets. As for Tatkal tickets booked at the computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and IRCTC authorised agents, commuters will have to share an OTP sent to their mobile number provided by them at the time of booking. The new regulations make it mandatory for IRCTC users to link their Aadhaar Card to IRCTC accounts if they want to book Tatkal tickets on priority. If you haven't linked your new or existing IRCTC account to your Aadhaar card, here's how you can do it now. 1. Open the IRCTC website in your favourite web browser and log in with your credentials. 2. Now, click on the 'My account' option that appears on the top and press the 'Authenticate User' button. 3. On the page that appears, enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID. 4. Double-check if the name, date of birth, and gender are correct before proceeding. If you spot an error, click on the Edit option to update these details. 4. Once done, click on the 'Verify details and receive OTP' button to get a one-time password on your mobile. 5. Enter the OTP, read and agree to the consent displayed in the box. Press the Submit button to complete the authentication process. When you are done linking your Aadhaar card to your IRCTC account, re-login to your account, and you will see a green tick besides the option named 'Authenticate user'. Now, you will be able to get priority access when booking Tatkal tickets from your IRCTC account.
Economic Times
01-08-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Union Cabinet approves 3rd and 4th railway line between Aluabari Road and New Jalpaiguri
Synopsis The Union Cabinet approved a railway project. It involves building the 3rd and 4th rail lines between Aluabari Road and New Jalpaiguri. The project costs approximately Rs 1,786 crores. It aims to improve rail connectivity in Northeast India. The new lines will reduce congestion and speed up passenger and freight train movement. Getty Images Reserved tickets can be booked either online or across computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters on first cum first served basis. Presently, around 89% of total tickets are being booked through online mode. At PRS counters, the facility of making payments through digital modes has been provided. Tickets under tatkal scheme can be booked through the website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)/its app only by Aadhaar authenticated users. Waiting list position of the trains is monitored on a regular basis and in order to cater to additional demand. Guwahati: The Union Cabinet has approved the 3rd and 4th railway line between Aluabari Road and New Jalpaiguri which marks a significant milestone in enhancing rail connectivity in the Northeastern region of a total length of 57 kilometres, under the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway, the project has been approved at an estimated cost of approximately Rs 1,786 crores. This project aims to address the growing demand for transportation infrastructure in one of the country's most vital introducing additional tracks, it will reduce congestion, allowing for more efficient and faster movement of both passenger and freight trains, thus cutting travel times and improving the overall reliability of services. The increased rail capacity will not only ease the burden on the existing infrastructure but will also facilitate the transportation of goods such as tea, timber and agricultural products, thus boosting the local and regional project is part of the Delhi – Guwahati High Density Network route and holds strategic importance due to its proximity to the international borders with Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal, providing vital access to these neighbouring regions. It passes through districts in Bihar (Kishanganj) and West Bengal (Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling and Uttar Dinajpur), serving as a crucial link for both passenger and freight infrastructure development will include 7 stations, 99 bridges and the construction of 3 Road Over Bridges and 8 Road Under Bridges. The project aims to facilitate the movement of 21.6 million tons of additional cargo, leading to a savings of Rs 2,551 crore in logistics costs. It will also contribute significantly to fuel conservation by saving 2.14 crore litres of diesel every year. In the broader context, the Aluabari Road – New Jalpaiguri 3rd and 4th Line project is poised to not only strengthen transportation infrastructure but also act as a catalyst for economic growth, regional integration and enhanced quality of life in the project will enhance the overall efficiency of the transportation network across Bihar, West Bengal and the Northeast, easing congestion on this crucial corridor that serves as a vital gateway between the eastern and NE region of India.
Hindustan Times
25-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Around 89 per cent of train tickets being booked online: Rail Minister
New Delhi, Prospective train passengers can book reserved tickets either online or through computerised Passenger Reservation System counters, and around 89 per cent of tickets are being booked online, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apprised the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Friday. Around 89 per cent of train tickets being booked online: Rail Minister He responded to questions regarding recent initiatives related to digital reservations and deactivation of crores of dubious User IDs by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation "With a view to curb malpractices in the ticket booking system, IRCTC has recently deactivated over 2.5 crore user IDs, as their credentials were found to be suspicious during extensive data point analysis," the Railway Minister said. He added, "On Indian Railways, the demand pattern of reserved accommodation is not uniform throughout the year, and it varies over lean and peak periods. The trains running on popular routes and convenient timings are generally well patronised. However, in other trains, accommodation is generally available." Vaishnaw presented various steps taken by the Ministry to improve passenger access to confirmed tickets, ensure transparency and proliferate digital modes. "Reserved tickets can be booked either online or across computerised Passenger Reservation System counters on a first cum, first-served basis. Presently, around 89 per cent of total tickets are being booked through online mode," Vaishnaw said. "At PRS counters, the facility of making payments through digital modes has been provided. With effect from 01-07-2025, tickets under the Tatkal Scheme can be booked through the website of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation /its app only by Aadhaar-authenticated users," he said. He said that agents are barred from booking opening-day Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of the opening of Tatkal reservations. Vaishnaw stated that the waiting list position of the trains is monitored on a regular basis, and in order to cater to additional demand, Indian Railways operates special train services and augments the load of trains to generate additional accommodation, subject to operational feasibility. "Further, schemes like Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme , known as VIKALP and Up-gradation scheme have been introduced to provide confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers and also to ensure optimal utilisation of available accommodation," he added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
