Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 -- With an aim to ensure fair and transparent access to Tatkal tickets and to safeguard the interests of genuine passengers, Indian Railways has announced key modifications in the Tatkal ticket booking system.
These changes are aimed at enhancing user authentication and reducing misuse of the scheme.
Effective July 1, 2025, Tatkal tickets booked through IRCTC's official website and mobile app will be available only to users authenticated with Aadhaar.
Further, Aadhaar-based OTP authentication will become mandatory for Tatkal bookings made online starting July 15, 2025, a release said.
Tatkal tickets booked at computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and through authorised agents will require O...