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Indian Railways says unreserved ticket screenshots are not valid for travel (Image generated using AI)

Railways clarifies unreserved ticket rule, says screenshots cannot be used for travel

August 31, 2026 3:25 pm

Indian Railways has clarified rules for unreserved tickets, saying screenshots cannot be used as valid proof for travel.

IRCTC plans ticket booking upgrade to ensure smoother peak-hour bookings (Image generated using AI)

IRCTC to upgrade ticket booking system to reduce disruptions during peak hours

August 23, 2026 6:44 pm

IRCTC plans to upgrade its ticket booking system to reduce website disruptions during peak hours, improve stability and handle high passenger traffic more efficiently.

7 Jyotirlingas in one train journey: IRCTC launches 11-day Bharat Gaurav yatra

IRCTC launches Bharat Gaurav train for 7 Jyotirlinga Yatra; Check route, dates and fare

August 06, 2026 7:15 pm

IRCTC has launched a Bharat Gaurav tourist train covering seven Jyotirlingas. Check the complete route, travel dates, itinerary, fare and booking details.

IRCTC Website Beta Version: Tatkal bookings rise 5% in first 3 minutes (Image: IRCTC)

IRCTC says beta website boosts tatkal ticket bookings by 5% in first 3 minutes

August 01, 2026 5:24 pm

IRCTC beta website has improved Tatkal ticket booking success by 5% in the first three minutes, according to Indian Railways.

Kerala High Court backs Aadhar card for tatkal booking suggest the use of Pan card

Kerala High Court backs Aadhaar card for tatkal booking, suggests PAN as alternative

July 24, 2026 2:27 pm

A man filed a PIL challenging the Railways' July 2025 notification requiring Aadhaar-based OTP authentication for online Tatkal bookings on the ground that it infringed citizens' right to privacy.

89% of Indian Railways tickets booked online as counter sales drop to 11% (Image generated using AI)

Indian Railways: 89% of train tickets now booked online, counter sales drop to 11%

July 23, 2026 9:18 am

Indian Railways said 89% of train tickets are now booked online, while counter ticket sales have declined to 11%. Check the latest ticketing data.

Indian Railways has revealed that more than half of all online train ticket booking requests received in the last six months were generated by bots. (Image enhanced using AI)

More than half of online train ticket booking requests were made by bots in last 6 months: Indian Railways

July 23, 2026 9:18 am

Indian Railways said more than half of all online train ticket booking requests in the past six months were generated by bots. Check the latest details.

IRCTC new website: Book train tickets online in 5 easy steps

New IRCTC website launched: How to book train tickets in 5 simple steps

July 16, 2026 7:16 am

New IRCTC website makes train ticket booking easier. Here's a five-step guide to booking train tickets online, from logging in to completing your payment.