Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Aadhaar OTP verification in 322 trains for Tatkal
Indian Railways has started using Aadhaar-based OTP verification for booking Tatkal tickets online and at reservation counters.
This is being done in 322 trains and 211 counters.
The new system has increased the availability of confirmed Tatkal tickets by 65% in these trains and by 95% in popular trains.
The railways have also deactivated about 3.02 crore suspicious user IDs and are using strong cybersecurity measures to protect the system.
These measures include firewalls, encryption, and regular security checks.
The system is monitored by CERT-In and NCIIPC to prevent cyberattacks.
Aadhaar-based OTP verification for Tatkal ticket booking is now operational in 322 trains, increasing confirmed ticket availability by 65%.
The system has been introduced in 211 reservation counters, increasing availability in 95% of 96 popular trains.
About 3.02 crore suspicious user IDs have been deactivated since January 2025.
Multiple cybersecurity measures, including firewalls, encryption, and regular audits, are in place to protect the system.
Internet traffic related to the ticketing system is continuously monitored by CERT-In and NCIIPC.
- Who
- Indian Railways and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Implementation of Aadhaar-based OTP verification for Tatkal ticket booking
- When
- As of December 4, 2023
- Where
- In 322 trains and 211 reservation counters in India
- Why
- To curb misuse, improve fairness, and enhance cybersecurity
- Trains with Aadhaar OTP
- 322
- Increase in Tatkal ticket availability
- 65%
- Suspicious user IDs deactivated
- 3.02 crore
- Trains with Aadhaar OTP at counters
- 211
- Increase in Tatkal ticket availability in popular trains
- 95%
- Cybersecurity measures
- Network firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, application delivery controllers, web application firewalls, CCTV surveillance, end-to-end encryption, ISO 27001 certification
- Cyber threat intelligence services
- RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.
- Security audits
- CERT-In-empanelled Information Security Audit Agencies
- Internet traffic monitoring
- CERT-In and NCIIPC
Sources
Aadhaar OTP verification in 322 trains for Tatkal as 3 crore fake IDs uncovered
Tatkal booking gets stricter: Aadhaar OTP rollout widens to 322 trains, railways flags 3 cr fake accounts
Aadhaar-OTP Boosts Tatkal Fairness: IRCTC Blocks 3.02 Cr Fake IDs, Availability Jumps 65%
