Indian Railways has made a major change in its ticket and rent system after 18 years. This change is necessary for every passenger, because it will not only change the method of booking tickets, but will also have a direct impact on rent, discounts, and ticket availability. This step of the railway has been taken keeping in mind the convenience, transparency and crowd management of the passengers. Now many new rules have been implemented in facilities like ticket booking, refund, discount, and Tatkal.
In this article, we will know in detail what changes have taken place in the Indian Railway New Ticket System 2025, what will be affected on your tickets and pockets, and what you should take care of. Also, we will tell you how to take advantage of new rules like Advance Reservation Period, Tatkal Booking, General Ticket, Senior Citizen Concession, and Digital Ticketing.
Indian Railways New Ticket System 2025 – Overview Table
| Name of feature/scheme | Description/new rule |
| Advance reservation period | Now ticket booking possible till 60 days ago |
| Tatkal booking rules | New Charge, Limited Tickets, AI Based System |
| General ticket system | Digital tickets from UTS App, QR Code Verification |
| Senior citizen concession | 60+ men, 58+ females – discounts up to 50% |
| Ticket rent change | Passenger trains reduced rent by 50% |
| AI seat allocation | Smart seat allotment for waiting list |
| Return and cancellation | Strict refund rules in Tatkal, facility in general |
| Paper -interest ticket | E-ticket on mobile, QR code entry |
Indian Railway New Ticket System 2025 – What is new?
Indian Railways has made several major changes in its ticket system in 2025. Now the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) has been reduced to 60 days, that is, you can book tickets only 60 days before the train running. Earlier this period was 120 days. This will give passengers more flexibility in planning their journey and suddenly those traveling will also increase the chances of getting tickets.
Railways has started using technology more in ticket booking. Now with the help of AI (Artificial Intelligence), seat allotment and waiting list will be managed, which will allow the seats to be properly distributed and fake booking or rigging of agent.
Advance Reservation Period (ARP) – Now only 60 days
- Now passengers can book tickets till 60 days before the train running.
- Earlier, there was a 120 -day booking window.
- The old booked tickets will not be affected.
- Some special trains (eg Taj Express, Gomti Express) and rules for foreign tourists are different.
Change in fare and discount
- The fare of passenger trains has been cut by up to 40–50%.
- The fare has also decreased in Memu/Demu trains.
- Senior citizens (60+ men, 58+ women) and women are proposed up to 50% discount.
- Exemption will be available in class like Sleeper, AC 3-Tier, Chair Car.
Tatkal Ticket Booking System 2025 – What changed in Tatkal ticket booking?
Many changes have also been made in the Tatkal Ticket Booking System. Now features like AI based Q Management, OTP Verification, and Limited Ticket Allotment have been implemented for TATKAL Ticket Booking. This will prevent fake booking, agent’s rigging, and ticket booking through boats.
New rules of tatkal booking
- One user/IP will be able to book only 2 tatkal tickets a day.
- Aadhaar Link and OTP are required for agent booking.
- Captcha and mobile verification mandatory.
- Tatkal charge increase by 10-30%.
- Direct refund on failure booking.
- Dynamic pricing applied in Premium Tatkal.
Tatkal Fare Comparison Table
| Class | Old charge (₹) | New charge (₹) | increase (%) | IRCTC Fee (₹) |
| Sleeper (SL) | 100 – 200 | 150 – 300 | 25-30% | 10 |
| 3AC | 300 – 400 | 400 – 500 | 20-25% | 20 |
| 2ac | 400 – 500 | 500 – 600 | 20% | 25 |
| 1ac | 500 – 600 | 600 – 700 | 15% | 25 |
| Chair | 125 – 225 | 150 – 250 | 10-15% | 15 |
| Premium tatkal | Dynamic | Increased | Variable | 30 |
Railway General Ticket System 2025 – Digital Ticketing and QR Code
Now UTS Mobile App and Railway website can be used for general ticket booking. Due to this, passengers do not need to get long queues and ticket booking 24 × 7 has become possible.
New features of General Ticket System
- Digital ticket booking from UTS App and website.
- QR code on tickets, so that entry and verification at the station easier.
- Paperless Ticketing – Travel by showing tickets on mobile itself.
- Booking Window – Now you can book tickets till 4 hours ago.
- Improvement in counter service also, more staff and machines.
General ticket system table
| Feature | Description | Effect |
| Digital ticketing | UTS app, ticket booking from website | Queues low, cashless transactions |
| QR code | QR code verification on tickets | Fast entry, security increased |
| Paperless ticketing | E-ticket on mobile | good for the environment |
| Booking window | Ticket booking till 4 hours ago | Flexibility increased |
| Counter service | More staff, new machines | Fast service |
| Rent | No increase | Cheap journey |
Rebate for senior citizens and women – Senior Citizen Concepts
The government has proposed to re -start railway fares for senior citizens and women in 2025.
Rules of exemption
- Men of 60 years or older discounts up to 50%.
- Women of 58 years or older discounts up to 50%.
- Apply relaxation in Sleeper, AC 3-Tier, Chair Car.
- Long distance and priority in express trains.
- The discount plan also for other weaker sections (disabled, students, patients).
Concession
| Category | Age limit | Discount (%) | Applicable class |
| Senior citizen (male) | 60+ | 50% | Sleeper, AC, chair |
| Senior Citizen (Women) | 58+ | 50% | Sleeper, AC, chair |
| Divyang | all ages | Up to 75% | All classes |
| Student | Sanctioned standard | up to 50 | Second class |
| Patient (Cancer, TB) | all ages | 75-100% | All classes |
AI Seat Allocation – Smartness in Waiting List and Seat Allotment
The Railways has now implemented the AI (Artificial Intelligence) system, so that the passengers of the waiting list will get seat allotment more smartly.
- The AI system analyzes vacant seats after the chart is built (4 hours before the train is released).
- Those with waiting list are automatically allotted.
- This will prevent correct use of seats and fake booking.
Refund & Cancellation Rules – New rules of refund and cancellation
- Tatkal tickets now implemented strict refund policy – Direct refund on booking failure.
- Refund and cancellation facility in general tickets.
- Aadhaar link and verification required in agent booking.
Impact of change in railway fare system – Impact on passengers
- Advance Reservation Period benefits to those who travel suddenly.
- Relief to common passengers due to reduced fare in passenger trains.
- Senior citizens and women travel cheaper with discounts.
- Transparency in TATKAL ticket booking and ban on fraud.
- Digital ticketing and QR code reduced crowds at station, easier entry.
- AI seat allotment has more chance to waiting list.
Necessary tips for passengers
- Advance Reservation Period Now booking 60 days – early.
- For Tatkal tickets, booking starts at 10 am (AC) and 11 am (Sleeper).
- Book digital tickets from UTS App or website.
- Enter the right ID and mobile number at the time of ticket booking.
- Read the refund and cancellation policy carefully.
- Keep age certificate with senior citizen exemption.
conclusion
Indian Railway New Ticket System 2025 is beneficial for passengers in many ways. This has not only made ticket booking easy and transparent, but has also brought relief in fares. The new rules of digital ticketing, QR code, AI seat allotment, and Tatkal booking have improved further. The exemption for senior citizens and women will also provide relief to the weaker sections of the society.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on the latest updates of Indian Railway New Ticket System 2025 and available in public domains. Changes can be made by the Railways from time to time, so before the journey, get information from the official website or railway inquiry. These schemes and changes are completely real and have been implemented in 2025. Avoid any rumor or fake news and rely only on official information.
