Indian Railways will replace its 40-year-old Passenger Reservation System (PRS) with a modern upgraded system starting August 2026. The Ministry of Railways announced this technical shift to make ticket booking faster and more transparent for passengers. Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has instructed officials to ensure that users face no inconvenience during this migration process.
What are the key benefits of the new booking system?
The new system will significantly increase the booking capacity to handle 1.25 lakh tickets per minute, which is five times more than the current limit of 25,000. This change will reduce server crashes and delays during peak hours and Tatkal booking times. Additionally, the railway is moving from old Fortran-based infrastructure to open-source cloud technology for better speed and scalability.
How will the new system help common passengers?
The upgraded system introduces several passenger-friendly features to make travel planning easier. A major highlight is the AI-based predictor that will forecast waitlist confirmation with 94% accuracy. Passengers will also get more flexibility with their journey details and security during booking.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Booking Capacity | 1.25 lakh tickets per minute |
| AI Predictor | 94% accuracy for waitlist confirmation |
| Boarding Change | Possible up to 30 minutes before departure |
| Booking Window | Extended until midnight for Aadhaar-verified users |
| Security | Advanced blocks for illegal booking bots and software |
| Digital Hub | Integration with RailOne app |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
नया रिजर्वेशन सिस्टम कब से लागू होगा?
रेल मंत्रालय के अनुसार नया अपग्रेडेड PRS सिस्टम अगस्त 2026 से चरणबद्ध तरीके से लागू किया जाएगा।
क्या तत्काल टिकट बुकिंग में सुधार होगा?
हाँ, सिस्टम की क्षमता 25,000 से बढ़कर 1.25 लाख टिकट प्रति मिनट होगी और अवैध बॉट्स पर रोक लगेगी जिससे बुकिंग निष्पक्ष होगी।