Aadhaar based tatkal booking: 3 major changes from July, 2025

Indian Railways is rolling out a series of significant reforms starting July 2025. These changes aim to ensure that genuine passengers get fair access to Tatkal tickets, especially during travel periods where demand is high. From mandatory Aadhaar authentication to a restricted booking window for agents, the updated rules will apply to both online and offline bookings through IRCTC and PRS (Passenger Reservation System) counters. Here's a look at the major key changes every traveler should know of. Aadhaar based tatkal booking: 3 major changes from July, 2025