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Southern Railway mandates OTP verification for tatkal tickets on 30 trains – Full list

Southern Railway tatkal booking rules: Indian Railways (IR) has made tatkal ticket booking mandatory for selected trains to enhance convenience for regular passengers.

On Monday, the Southern Railway zone made OTP verification mandatory for Tatkal bookings on 30 of its originating trains.On Monday, the Southern Railway zone made OTP verification mandatory for Tatkal bookings on 30 of its originating trains. (Image: Southern Railway)

Indian Railways tatkal booking rules: Indian Railways (IR) has made tatkal ticket booking mandatory for selected trains to enhance convenience for regular passengers. This move is designed to curb the misuse of the tatkal system and ensure that genuine travellers have better access to high-demand tickets.

It represents a significant step toward improving transparency, security and overall passenger experience in railway ticketing.

Indian Railways tatkal booking rules update

Now, the Southern Railway (SR) zone has introduced mandatory OTP verification for tatkal ticket bookings on 30 originating trains. In a statement, the zonal railway said: “Southern Railway has expanded mandatory OTP verification for Tatkal bookings to 30 originating trains.

This measure enhances the security of ticketing at both PRS counters and online platforms, ensuring safer and more reliable passenger services.”

IRCTC tatkal bookings: Mandatory OTP verification enabled on 30 trains originating from Southern Railway

On Monday, the Southern Railway zone made OTP verification mandatory for Tatkal bookings on 30 of its originating trains. These trains connect to major destinations including Mysuru, Chennai Central, KSR Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Chennai Egmore, Vijayawada, and others.

 

Tatkal Bookings Mandatory OTP Verification Now Enabled on 30 Originating Trains from Southern Railway

30
Trains with Mandatory OTP Verification for Tatkal Bookings
Sl. No
Train No
Train Name
From
1
12007
MGR SHATADBI
Chennai Central
2
12027
MAS SBC CHATADBI
Chennai Central
3
12224
ERS LTT DURONTO
Ernakulam
4
12243
MAS CBE SHATADBI
Chennai Central
5
12244
CBE MAS SHATADBI
Coimbatore
6
12290
MAS NZMI DURONTO
Chennai Central
7
12293
ERS NED DURONTO
Ernakulam
8
12431
RAJDHANI EXP
Thiruvananthapuram Central
9
12433
MAS HZR RAJDHANI EXP
Chennai Central
10
20607
MVS VANDE BHARAT
Chennai Central
11
20627
MS NCJ VB EXP
Chennai Egmore
12
20629
NCJ MS VANDE BHARAT
Nagercoil
13
20631
MAQ TVC VB EXP
Mangaluru Central
14
20632
TVC MAQ VB EXP
Thiruvananthapuram Central
15
20633
TVC VANDE BHARAT
Kasaragod
16
20634
KGQ VB EXP
Thiruvananthapuram Central
17
20642
BNC CBE VB EXP
Coimbatore
18
20643
CBE VB EXP
Chennai Central
19
20644
MAS VB EXP
Coimbatore
20
20646
MAQ VB EXP
Chennai Central
21
20964
MVS VANDE BHARAT
Chennai Central
22
20965
TEN VANDE BHARAT
Chennai Egmore
23
20968
MS VANDE BHARAT
Tirunelveli
24
22617
MDU BNC VANDE BHARAT
Madurai
25
22677
MAQ VANDE BHARAT
Chennai Central
26
22297
TVC AC SUPER FAST
Chennai Central
27
22298
MAS SF AC EXPRESS
Thiruvananthapuram Central
28
22671
TLGBS EXPRESS
Chennai Egmore
29
22972
TLGBS EXPRESS
Madurai
30
20652
SBC VANDE BHARAT
Ernakulam
Source: Southern Railway
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Southern Railway launches Intra-Zonal “Coast-to-Coast” Parcel Express train

Last month, the Southern Railway launched its Intra-Zonal ‘Coast to Coast’ Parcel Express train. It is a dedicated, time-tabled logistics service designed to offer fast, reliable, and cost-effective parcel movement and logistics solution across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

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“The unique feature of this service is earmarking of dedicated parcel coaches to each destination, ensuring organized parcel handling and management. The train accommodates a wide range of commodities including white goods, perishables, consumer products, and industrial materials. Its well-planned, direct connectivity supports uninterrupted logistics flow across important business hubs,” the SR said in a statement.

 

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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