Tatkal Booking of Train Tickets only with proper authentication

 Tatkal Booking of Train Tickets only with proper authentication

05-12-2025

Mumbai

MODIFICATION IN TATKAL BOOKING SYSTEM

Western Railway will be implementing an important modification in the Tatkal booking system in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Railway Board. Tatkal tickets will now be issued o­nly after authentication of a system-generated o­ne Time Password (OTP). This OTP will be sent to the mobile number furnished by the passenger at the time of booking and the ticket will be issued o­nly after successful validation of the OTP.

According to press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway,  Shri Vineet Abhishek, OTP-based Tatkal authentication system was initially implemented in Train No. 12009/12010 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express o­n 01st December 2025. Now, the OTP-based Tatkal authentication system has been extended to few more trains mentioned below with effect from 05th December 2025.

1.Train No. 12227/12228 Mumbai Central - Indore Duronto Express.

2.Train No. 12239 Mumbai Central - Hisar Duronto Express.

3.Train No. 12267/12268 Mumbai Central - Hapa Duronto Express.

4.Train No. 12297 Ahmedabad - Pune Duronto Express.

5.Train No. 12462 Sabarmati - Jodhpur Vande Bharat.

6.Train No. 12951 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani Tejas.

7.Train No. 12953 Mumbai Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin AK Rajdhani Tejas Express.

8.Train No. 12957 Sabarmati – New Delhi Rajdhani Express.

The new system will be applicable for Tatkal bookings made through computerized PRS counters, authorized agents, IRCTC website and IRCTC mobile app. The objective of this change is to ensure transparent Tatkal bookings and to facilitate genuine passengers in getting better access to Tatkal tickets.

Passengers are advised to provide a valid, accessible mobile number at the time of booking to ensure smooth completion of the OTP verification process. Western Railway urges all passengers to take note of this important change.

WR Press Release No. 2025/12

Source:Western Railway