Railways blocks 3.02 Cr fake IDs; anti-bot system improves Tatkal ticket access

• Indian Railways has taken strong action to make online ticket booking more secure and transparent.
• Over 3.02 crore suspicious or fake user IDs have been closed since January 2025 to curb black marketing and fraudulent bookings.
• An anti-bot system has been implemented for Tatkal ticket booking to ensure real passengers get tickets.
• Aadhaar-based OTP verification is now mandatory for online Tatkal booking in 322 trains and at reservation counters for 211 trains.
• These measures have improved Tatkal ticket availability in 95% of 96 popular trains, benefiting common passengers.

Why It Matters: Railway's anti-fraud measures mean easier, fairer ticket booking for you.