Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that a new version of the IRCTC website will be launched by July 15, 2026. This decision was taken after students at MNIT Jaipur shared their struggles with the current portal. The minister promised a solution within 30 days to improve the ticket booking experience for millions of passengers.
What problems will the new IRCTC website solve?
Passengers have long complained about the current portal during peak hours. The new website aims to fix the following common issues:
- Frequent server crashes and slow loading speeds.
- CAPTCHA glitches and OTP delays.
- Failures during the Tatkal booking rush.
- General outages that hinder the booking process.
What new features and improvements are expected?
The revamped portal is designed to handle much higher traffic and provide a smoother interface. The official updates suggest significant technical jumps to help the 88% of users who book tickets online.
| Feature | Expected Improvement |
|---|---|
| Booking Capacity | Five-fold increase |
| Enquiry Speed | Ten-fold jump |
| User Experience | Seat choice and Fare Calendar |
| Accessibility | Multilingual support |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
नई IRCTC वेबसाइट कब तक लॉन्च होगी?
रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव के अनुसार नई वेबसाइट 15 जुलाई 2026 तक लॉन्च कर दी जाएगी।
नई वेबसाइट में क्या बदलाव देखने को मिलेंगे?
इसमें booking capacity 5 गुना बढ़ेगी और enquiry speed 10 गुना तेज़ होगी। साथ ही seat choice और fare calendar जैसे नए फीचर्स जुड़ेंगे।