IRCTC News: These things have changed for railway passengers from July 15, now know updates

By Cross Talk India Team Last updated Jul 15, 2025

Photo: India tv To book Tatkal tickets on IRCTC, your profile must be authentic from Aadhaar.

If you travel by Indian Railways, some changes have come into force from July 15. The Railways has taken a big decision to make Tatkal ticket booking transparent and safe. From today onwards, Aadhaar based OTP (One-Time Password) verification has been made necessary for Tatkal ticket booking. This rule will apply to those who book both online and offline tickets. That is, on booking Tatkal tickets through IRCTC website or mobile app, now the passenger will have to enter the OTP sent to the Aadhaar mobile number. This rule is applicable to immediate booking of all categories AC and Non-AA.

According to the news, Tatkal tickets of AC class (1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC) can be booked from 10:00 am a day before the journey, while Non-AC class (sleeper, second class) Tatkal tickets are booked from 11:00 am a day before.

Aadhaar OTP is also required on ticket booking from counter and agent

After the new rule implemented from Tuesday, now if a passenger books Tatkal tickets through a computerized PRS counter or authorized agent, Aadhaar OTP verification will be necessary. The passenger will have to provide his Aadhaar number and registered mobile number. The ticket will be issued only after OTP verification. To book Tatkal tickets on IRCTC, your profile must be authentic from Aadhaar. If this does not happen, you will not be able to book tickets.

IRCTC account can be done in this way with Aadhaar

Go to My Account section here

After this, click on Authenticate User and complete the process

Booking time changed for authorized agents

From 1 July 2025, IRCTC has changed the booking time on authorized agents. Authorized agents will no longer be able to book ticket booking of AC class from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. Similarly, booking of non-AC class will not be able to book from 11:00 am to 11:30 am.

Rail fare has increased since this month

Indian Railways has increased the fare of premium and special trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Duronto, Mahamana, Gatiman, Jana Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome, Anubhuti from July 1.

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