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What is the Advance Reservation Period (ARP)?\n
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\n The ARP refers to the period during which train tickets become available for advance booking. Demand is usually highest on the first day, especially for long-distance and popular routes.\n
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How does the new system work?\n
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On the first day of ARP, only Aadhaar-authenticated users can book general reserved tickets online through the IRCTC website or mobile app.\n
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\n These users get exclusive access from 8 am to midnight on that day.\n
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\n Non-Aadhaar users can still book tickets online from the next day onwards, subject to availability.\n
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Does this affect Tatkal or offline bookings?\n\n
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\n The rule applies only to online bookings for general reserved tickets on the first ARP day.\n\n
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\n PRS counter bookings at railway stations remain unchanged and can be done with valid identification.\n
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\n Tatkal bookings were already limited to Aadhaar-authenticated users earlier.\n
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Why has Railways introduced this change?\n
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\n Railway authorities say the move is aimed at curbing misuse by agents and automated booking tools, which often corner seats within minutes of ticket opening.\n
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\n Aadhaar authentication is intended to prioritise genuine individual passengers during peak booking windows.\n
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What passengers should do?\n
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\n Passengers who frequently book tickets as soon as reservations open are advised to link and authenticate their Aadhaar with their IRCTC account to avoid disruption under the new rule.\n","readDurationInMinutes":"3","author":{"name":"CNBC TV18","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/jpeg/ecc3d19b-fc52-4a39-881c-5b0936ae723b.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"383191425","type":"COMSCORE"}],"pointerSummary":["IRCTC restricts general ticket bookings on ARP's first day to Aadhaar-verified users.","Aadhaar-authenticated users get exclusive online booking access from 8 AM to midnight.","Railway aims to curb misuse of booking by agents and automated tools using Aadhaar."],"tags":["IRCTC","IndianRailways","Aadhaar","TicketBooking","OnlineBooking","AdvanceReservationPeriod","ARP","Tatkal","RailwayTickets","Authentication","PRS","Railways"],"consent":true,"redirectionEnabled":false}

IRCTC new ticket booking rule: What changes for Aadhaar-verified users from today

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