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Indian Railways has introduced extensions to the exclusive online booking window for Aadhaar-authenticated IRCTC users on the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) opening day, 8:00 AM–12:00 AM (16 hours) by January 12, 2026.
IRCTC Tatkal bookings open at 10 AM for AC classes and 11 AM for non-AC classes, one day before departure, with extra charges applied based on class and distance. Aadhaar authentication is now mandatory for online bookings via IRCTC website or app, requiring users to link and verify Aadhaar beforehand.
இந்த மாற்றத்தின் கீழ், அட்வான்ஸ் ரிசர்வேஷன் பீரியட் (Advance Reservation Period) தொடங்கும் நாளில், ஆதார் அங்கீகாரம் பெற்ற பயனர்களுக்கான டிக்கெட் முன்பதிவு நேரத்தில் மாற்றம் கொண்டுவரப்பட்டுள்ளது | New Reservation Rules From IRCTC Ticket booking Time For Aadhaar Authenticated Users Changed
IRCTC launches a special 5-day (4-night) Dubai tour package coinciding with Republic Day, priced at ₹94,730 per person (₹96,500 from Chennai). Departures from Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kochi. Package includes return flights, 3-star hotel, visa, meals, AC bus sightseeing, desert safari, insurance.
The Aadhaar-based OTP verification for online Tatkal bookings is now active in 322 trains, boosting confirmed ticket availability by about 65%. This measure curbs bots and fake IDs, with over 3 crore suspicious accounts blocked.
IRCTC has introduced a new system on premium trains like Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to tackle passenger complaints about overcharging on food and amenities. Vendors now wear uniforms with printed helpline numbers and carry special cards featuring two QR codes: one for accessing authorized price lists of food and beverages, and another for digital payments
IRCTC has introduced a new rule, effective October 28, 2025, stating that only Aadhaar-verified users will be able to book train tickets online from 8 AM to 10 AM on the first day of booking. This initiative aims to enhance the security and fairness of the reservation system, preventing misuse by bulk bookers and ensuring genuine passengers get priority. The Aadhaar authentication requirement supp
It is essential for parents to be aware of Indian Railways child ticket policy. As per the rules, children below five years of age can travel for free without the need to purchase a ticket. However, there is an exception to this provision.
