Ashwini Vaishnaw Reveals Tatkal Ticket Fix: 3 Cr Fake IDs Blocked

• Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed reasons for past Tatkal ticket booking difficulties in Parliament.
• Over 3 crore fake/suspicious IRCTC user IDs have been blocked since January 2025, curbing touts' activities.
• Tatkal booking now requires a mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP verification, implemented in 322 online and 211 counter trains.
• This has led to confirmed Tatkal tickets being available for longer, with 95% of popular trains having seats open for minutes instead of seconds.
• IRCTC uses advanced anti-bot technology (like AKAMAI) and robust security measures to prevent mass bookings and ensure fair access.

Why It Matters: New railway measures make Tatkal tickets easier for common passengers to book.