Nagpur: Indian Railways will implement a new OTP-based authentication system for Tatkal ticket bookings in following trains on Central Railway with effect from 06.12.2025.
The new system will be applicable for Tatkal tickets booked through computerized PRS counters, authorized agents, and the IRCTC website/app. Under this procedure, passengers will receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on the mobile number provided at the time of booking. The Tatkal ticket will be issued only upon successful OTP validation.
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This measure aims to further strengthen transparency, prevent misuse, and ensure that genuine passengers benefit from Tatkal quota bookings.
This Facility will be implemented for following trains with the effect from 06.12.2025
1. 12219 LTT – Secunderabad Duronto Express
2. 12221 Pune – Howrah Duronto Express
3. 12223 LTT – Ernakulam Jn Duronto Express
4. 12261 CSMT – Howrah Duronto Express
5. 12263 Pune – Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn Duronto Express
6. 12289 CSMT – Nagpur Duronto Express
7. 12290 Nagpur – CSMT Duronto Express
8. 12293 LTT – Prayagraj Duronto Express
9. 12298 Pune – Ahmedabad Jn Duronto Express
10. 20101 Nagpur – Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express
11. 20670 Pune – Hubballi Jn Vande Bharat Express
12. 20673 Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur – Pune Vande Bharat Express
13. 20674 Pune – Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Vande Bharat Express
14. 22221 CSMT Mumbai – Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn Rajdhani Express (w.e.f. 05.12.2025)
Note :- This has already been implemented for 12025 Pune – Hyderabad Shatabdi Express w.e.f. 01.12.2025
Central Railway requests passengers to kindly ensure that their mobile number is correctly provided at the time of Tatkal booking to avoid inconvenience.
