Tatkal
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Big crackdown by railways: Tatkal rules changed, 2.5 crore fake accounts deleted
Technology | Jul 26, 2025, 02:34 PM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha that new Aadhaar-based verification rules and OTP login systems are now in place. These steps aim to stop misuse by ticket brokers and improve the booking experience for genuine passengers.
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Indian Railways will soon start using e-Aadhaar authentication to book Tatkal tickets, check details
Business | Jun 04, 2025, 10:12 PM ISTThe Indian Railways is planning to make the Tatkal ticket booking process more robust by making some of the rules more stringent, like only Aadhar verified accounts will be allowed to book online Tatkal tickets.
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Has Indian Railways changed tatkal ticket booking timings? Here's what IRCTC said
Business | Apr 15, 2025, 10:19 AM ISTIndian Railways has clarified that no changes have been made to Tatkal ticket booking timings, countering misleading social media posts. The IRCTC confirmed that the current timings—10 AM for AC classes and 11 AM for non-AC classes—remain unchanged, including for booking agents.
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How to book tatkal train tickets within seconds this festive season | Step-by-step guide
Technology | Nov 09, 2023, 12:38 PM ISTHere are a few tricks which will help you book your train tatkal tickets for travelling on this festive season. By using the IRCTC platform- web or app- you can follow the given steps and get the confirmed reservation to travel on this Diwali or Chhath Puja.
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Indian expats in Dubai, northern Emirates to now get passports issued on same day under 'tatkal'
World | Jan 10, 2020, 05:04 PM ISTIndian expats in Dubai and northern Emirates will now be able to get passports issued on the same day under the 'tatkal' category.
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Identity proof not required to book Tatkal ticket from September 1
India | Jul 17, 2015, 08:49 PM ISTNew Delhi: Passengers booking tatkal train tickets would not be required to produce identity proof anymore as Railways have decided to discontinue with this provision. The modified provision could come into effect by September 1.“Under
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Railways to soon launch Tatkal special trains to cash in on rush
India | May 10, 2015, 11:06 AM ISTNew Delhi: Looking to cash in on the rush for tickets during busy seasons, Railways will soon launch its ‘Tatkal Special' train service, travelling on which will be dearer than on normal trains.The cash-strapped public
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Now get a marriage certificate within 24 hours
India | May 11, 2014, 11:58 AM ISTNew Delhi: Like passports and rail tickets, you can now get a marriage registration certificate issued within 24 hours, using a 'tatkal' service. The Revenue Department of Delhi Government has introduced a tatkal service ensuring
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Tatkal Reservation Period Reduced To 24 Hrs
India | Nov 11, 2011, 10:16 PM ISTNew Delhi, Nov 11: Plagued by increasing number of complaints in Tatkal booking scheme, the Railways today decided to reduce the advance reservation period of the scheme from two days to one day as part