IRCTC blocks 3.02 Cr fake IDs; Tatkal ticket confirmation chances up 65%

• IRCTC blocked over 3.02 crore suspicious/fake user IDs since January 2025 to curb black marketing and unauthorized bookings.
• These measures have increased the likelihood of getting confirmed Tatkal tickets by 65% for general passengers.
• Advanced anti-bot systems and Aadhaar-based OTP verification have been implemented for online and counter Tatkal bookings.
• The steps aim to make the online ticket booking process more secure, transparent, and user-friendly, increasing ticket availability in popular trains.

Why It Matters: IRCTC's steps increase confirmed Tatkal ticket chances for common travelers.