Aadhaar authenticated Tatkal train tickets from July 1 onwards: Railway Board

In a major crackdown on illegal booking and hoarding of train tickets, the Indian Railways has decided only Aadhaar authenticated users can book Tatkal tickets on IRCTC Website and App from July 1 onwards. For AC classes, this restriction applies from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, and for non-AC classes, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

It has also been decided that no agent bookings will be allowed in the first 30 minutes for AC & Non-AC Classes. This will prevent bulk bookings during the critical Tatkal opening period.