Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that a new and improved IRCTC website will be launched by July 15, 2026. This decision came after students and passengers complained about frequent problems during ticket booking. The goal is to make the process faster and more reliable for everyone.
What problems will the new IRCTC website solve?
The new platform is designed to fix common issues that passengers face daily. It will target problems like website crashes during peak hours, slow loading speeds, and errors with OTP and CAPTCHA verification. These improvements will specifically help passengers who struggle with Tatkal ticket bookings.
How will the booking capacity and speed increase?
The Indian Railways is upgrading its 40-year-old Passenger Reservation System (PRS) by August. This upgrade will bring a massive jump in performance as shown below:
| Feature | Current Capacity | New Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Tickets per minute | 32,000 | Over 1.5 Lakh |
| Inquiries per minute | 4 Lakh | Over 40 Lakh |
The new system will also include modern features like a fare calendar, multilingual support, and the ability to choose specific seats. Minister Vaishnaw also suggested that users can use the RailOne app for easier services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the new IRCTC website be launched?
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the new and improved IRCTC website will be launched by July 15, 2026.
How will the new system improve Tatkal bookings?
The upgraded PRS will increase ticket booking capacity from 32,000 to over 1.5 lakh tickets per minute and fix OTP and CAPTCHA issues.