New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- An OTP-based Tatkal reservation system was proposed by the railways to make the facility more convenient for common users.

First, the Railways introduced Aadhaar-based authentication for online Tatkal ticketing in July 2025. Second, an OTP-based online reservation system for all general reservations on the first day of booking was implemented in October 2025. Both initiatives have been successfully adopted by common users, ensuring greater transparency and convenience in the reservation process.

The Railways initiated a pilot project for an OTP-based Tatkal reservation system for tickets booked at reservation counters on 17 November 2025. As of now, the system has been extended to a total of 52 trains. Under this sy...