IRCTC is implementing new guidelines to prevent misuse of the ticket reservation system. Starting October 1, 2025, only ...

The expansion of mandatory Aadhaar practice in online train ticket booking has been introduced with an aim to ensure genuine ...

The decision has been taken to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach common end users and are not misused by unscrupulous elements.

Only Aadhaar-authenticated users can book general reserved tickets in the first 15 minutes. Offline counters and agent ...

According to a release by the Ministry of Railways, this move aims to ensure genuine users receive the benefits of the ...

Starting October 1, Indian Railways will mandate Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts for the first 15 minutes of online passenger ticket bookings to curb misuse.

The new rule is meant to stop touts and middlemen from grabbing tickets as soon as bookings open. On busy routes and popular trains, tickets often get sold out within the first 10 minutes of the ...

Starting from October 1, 2025, Indian Railways will enforce a new booking policy that makes Aadhaar-based authentication ...

From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the ...

The new rule will require passengers to have Aadhaar-verified IRCTC accounts to book general reservation tickets during the first 15 minutes after the booking window opens for any train.

The new rule applies exclusively to online bookings through the IRCTC website and its mobile app. The step aims at prioritising genuine users and combating misuse by unauthorised agents.

Starting October 1, the Railway Ministry will enforce Aadhaar authentication for booking general reserved tickets through the ...