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

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 ...

Under the new system, the first 15 minutes will belong to Aadhar-linked individual users. Agents will have to wait until 8:10 ...

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.

From October 1, 2025, Aadhaar authentication is compulsory for booking train tickets online in the first 15 minutes on IRCTC.

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The Ministry of Railways said the move is aimed at ensuring that genuine passengers benefit from the reservation system ...

Bengaluru: Starting October 1, passengers booking train tickets online through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism ...

From October 1, Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for booking train tickets online in the first 15 minutes of IRCTC ...

Presently, the 15-minute restriction is applicable to Tatkal bookings only. The ministry has now extend this facility to general reservation bookings as well.

If you are thinking of traveling by train during festivals like Chhath or Diwali, then it is important to know about the ...

Indian Railways will restrict the first 15 minutes of IRCTC ticket bookings to Aadhaar-verified users from October 1, 2025.