Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on June 11, 2026, that a new IRCTC website will be launched by July 15, 2026. This decision came after students at Jaipur’s Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) shared their problems with the current system. The Minister has given officials a 30-day deadline to complete the development.
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What will change in the new IRCTC website?
The new website will focus on solving common problems that passengers face during ticket booking. It will address slow Tatkal booking speeds, the frustration of endless CAPTCHA checks, and the issue of failed transactions. Senior officials stated that the platform will be faster and more modern to improve the overall user experience.
How will the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) be upgraded?
Apart from the website, the Ministry of Railways is upgrading its 40-year-old PRS by August. This upgrade will significantly increase the system’s capacity to handle more users simultaneously.
| Feature | Current Capacity | New Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket Booking | – | Over 1.5 lakh tickets per minute |
| Ticket Enquiry | 4 lakh per minute | Over 40 lakh per minute |
The new system will also be multilingual and user-friendly. It will include special integrated facilities for students, patients, and Divyangjan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the new IRCTC website be launched?
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the new IRCTC website is scheduled to be launched by July 15, 2026.
Which problems will the new website solve?
The new website will fix issues related to slow Tatkal bookings, frequent CAPTCHA checks, and failed payment transactions.