IRCTC’s 7 Rules for Indian Train Travel | Tatkal Booking System Changes

Описание: 🚨 IRCTC Booking Rules Have Changed — From July 2025 🚨
Here’s what’s new (and what it used to be 👇)

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1️⃣ Tatkal = Aadhaar now
🔸 Earlier: You could book urgent Tatkal tickets online without linking Aadhaar.
🔸 Now: Only Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts can book Tatkal tickets.

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2️⃣ OTP now needed at stations too
🔸 Earlier: You didn’t need OTP at ticket counters or agents.
🔸 Now: From July 15, OTP (linked to Aadhaar) is mandatory everywhere — online, counters & agents.

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3️⃣ Agents blocked in first 30 mins of Tatkal window
🔸 Earlier: Agents could book tickets as soon as Tatkal opened.
🔸 Now: For the first 30 mins, they can’t — giving normal users a better chance.
  AC: 10–10:30 AM | Non-AC: 11–11:30 AM

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4️⃣ Chart finalization is now earlier
🔸 Earlier: Final chart was made 4 hrs before train time.
🔸 Now: It’ll be made 8 hrs before — or even the night before in some cases.

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5️⃣ Tatkal fare = based on distance now
🔸 Earlier: Fixed Tatkal charges regardless of distance.
🔸 Now: Fare rises with distance — ₹0.005/km (non-AC), ₹0.02/km (AC)

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6️⃣ Premium train fares going up
🔸 Earlier: Rajdhani, Shatabdi, etc. had separate pricing but fewer hikes.
🔸 Now: Their Tatkal fares will also be revised upwards.

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7️⃣ Even agents must verify via OTP
🔸 Earlier: Agents didn’t need Aadhaar or OTP.
🔸 Now: From July 15, they must verify bookings just like passengers.


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