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Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Aadhaar-linked IRCTC account holders to get priority in tatkal ticket booking? Railway Minister responds
Indian Railways Ticket Booking: Indian Railways (IR) has undertaken several measures to ease the ticket booking process. A passenger's journey begins the moment they book a ticket. Effective July 1, 2025, new norms for Tatkal train ticket bookings have come into force. During the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, 11 Rajya Sabha MPs — Maya Naroliya, Mithilesh Kumar, Dr. Dinesh Sharma, Mayank Kumar Nayak, Brij Lal, Kiran Choudhry, Dr. Sumer Singh Solanki, Narayana Koragappa, Ramilaben Becharbhai Bara, Baburam Nishad, and Rameswar Teli – raised queries with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw regarding the ticket booking system. The MPs sought clarification on whether Aadhaar-based authentication would be mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookings and whether passengers with Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts would receive booking priority. They also questioned how these measures would help curb misuse of Tatkal tickets by agents and touts. Responding to this, on August 1, Vaishnaw said that 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. He added that the agents have been barred from booking tickets during first 30 minutes of ARP of Tatkal booking. 'Measures taken in this regard have improved ease of booking by reducing instant booking of tickets. The system has also been made more equitable by restricting multiple bookings using fake accounts. Taking steps to ensure transparency in booking of Tatkal tickets based on feedback received on various platforms is a continuous and ongoing process,' the minister replies. As per Indian Railways revised norms for Tatkal ticket booking, the restriction timing for AC Classes applies from 10:00 am to 10:30 am while for non-AC classes from 11 am to 11:30 am, for agents. The Tatkal tickets booked at computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and through authorised agents will require OTP authentication sent to the mobile number provided by the user at the time of booking. 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
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.
News18
25-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Around 89 per cent of train tickets being booked online: Rail Minister
New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) 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. 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 (IRCTC) '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 (PRS) 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 (IRCTC)/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 (ATAS), 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. PTI JP HIG view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 19:15 IST 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.
Economic Times
26-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Indian Railways to hike passenger fares from July 1: Sources
ET Bureau Indian Railways Fare Hike: Check Revised Ticket Price Live Events There will be no increase in suburban fares. Monthly season ticket prices will remain unchanged. In ordinary second class, there will be no fare hike for distances up to 500 km. For distances beyond 500 km in ordinary second class, the fare will increase by half a paise per kilometer. In Mail and Express (Non-AC) trains, the fare will increase by 1 paise per kilometer. In AC classes, the fare will go up by 2 paise per kilometer. (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Indian Railways is set to increase passenger train fares for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The minor increase in fares will be effective from July 1, 2025. Sources told The Economic Times that the passenger fare for non-AC Mail/Express trains will be hiked by 1 paise per kilometre. The fare hike for AC classes will be 2 paise per there will be no increase in fare for suburban tickets and second-class travel for 500 kilometres of travel. For distances greater than 500 kilometres, the hike will be half paise per kilometre. Additionally, there will be no hike in the monthly season are the revised fares that will come into effect on July 1:Earlier this month, Indian Railways made a significant announcement requiring Aadhaar authentication for tatkal train ticket bookings starting July 1, 2025. Through a directive issued on June 10, 2025, the Railway Ministry has informed all railway zones that this new requirement is intended "to ensure that the benefits of the Tatkal Scheme are received by the common end users."The railways' official notice stated that "With effect from 01-07-2025, 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."The ministry has also announced that beginning July 15, 2025, travellers will be required to complete an additional step of Aadhaar-based OTP authentication whilst booking tatkal new guidelines established limitations on Tatkal ticket reservations for authorised booking agents of Indian representatives are now barred from booking first-day Tatkal tickets within the initial half-hour window. The restriction is effective from 10.00 am to 10.30 am for AC class bookings and from 11.00 am to 11.30 am for non-AC class railway ministry has directed both the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) and IRCTC to make necessary system modifications and communicate these changes to all zonal railway divisions. This initiative seeks to streamline the Tatkal reservation process for travellers.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IRCTC shares in focus as Indian Railways to hike passenger fares from July 1
IRCTC shares will be in focus on Wednesday as Indian Railways is expected to hike passenger fares for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The fare revision, likely to take effect from July 1, 2025, will see non-AC Mail/Express train fares increase by 1 paise per kilometre, while AC class fares will rise by 2 paise per kilometre, sources told The Economic Times. Notably, there will be no increase in fares for suburban tickets and second-class travel up to 500 kilometres. For distances beyond 500 kilometres, the hike will be half a paise per kilometre. Additionally, there will be no change in monthly season ticket fares. Also Read: Coforge among 10 high-conviction stock ideas post Q4FY25 results that can rally up to 52% Indian Railways Fare Hike : Check Revised Ticket Price Here are the revised fares that will come into effect on July 1: - There will be no increase in suburban fares. Live Events - Monthly season ticket prices will remain unchanged. - In the ordinary second class, there will be no fare hike for distances up to 500 km. - For distances beyond 500 km in ordinary second class, the fare will increase by half a paise per kilometre. - In Mail and Express (Non-AC) trains, the fare will increase by 1 paise per kilometre. - In AC classes, the fare will go up by 2 paise per kilometre. Earlier this month, Indian Railways made a significant announcement requiring Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal train ticket bookings starting July 1, 2025. Through a directive issued on June 10, 2025, the Railway Ministry informed all railway zones that this new requirement is intended "to ensure that the benefits of the Tatkal Scheme are received by the common end users." The Railways' official notice stated that "With effect from 01-07-2025, tickets under the Tatkal scheme can be booked through the website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)/ its app only by Aadhaar-authenticated users." The ministry has also announced that beginning July 15, 2025, travellers will be required to complete an additional step of Aadhaar-based OTP authentication while booking Tatkal tickets. The new guidelines establish limitations on Tatkal ticket reservations for authorised booking agents of Indian Railways. These representatives are now barred from booking first-day Tatkal tickets within the initial half-hour window. The restriction is effective from 10:00 am to 10:30 am for AC class bookings and from 11:00 am to 11:30 am for non-AC class bookings. The Railway Ministry has directed both the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) and IRCTC to make the necessary system modifications and communicate these changes to all zonal railway divisions. This initiative seeks to streamline the Tatkal reservation process for travellers. Also Read: 11 Nifty mid & smallcap stocks that can rally 40-90% over the next 12 months ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times)
