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Travelling for Chhath Puja This Week? 8 Last-Minute Train and Bus Booking Tips to Reach Home on Time
Travelling home for Chhath Puja 2026 but still struggling to find confirmed train or bus tickets? With the festival approaching, demand for routes connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities with Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand can make last-minute bookings difficult. From checking special trains and Tatkal quotas to considering nearby railway stations and alternative bus routes, here are practical ways to plan your journey before November 13.
IRCTC down reason today: Why users are getting 'Unable to Process' message while booking train tickets today
IRCTC train ticket booking down: Why IRCTC website is showing 'unable to processs' message: IRCTC users are facing repeated “Unable to Process Request” errors and booking difficulties as demand for festival-season train tickets rises. While IRCTC and Indian Railways have not confirmed the cause, the surge in booking traffic could be putting pressure on the ticketing system.
'IRCTC not working': Train ticket booking users flood social media with 'unable to process request'
IRCTC Down Today? IRCTC users reported repeated “Unable to Process Request” errors, slow loading and booking failures over the past two days, with several passengers taking to social media to complain that they were unable to book tickets despite trying repeatedly.
Distraction free IRCTC website in few months: Indian Railways
Indian Railways is revamping its IRCTC website with a cleaner interface. The new portal will offer faster booking and easier repeat reservations. Seat availability will be visible across all train classes. The passenger reservation engine is also undergoing a significant upgrade. These improvements are expected to be available in the coming months.
Many users report IRCTC app and website unreachable; Downdetector shows 51% problems in app and 46% problems in website
Many users are facing difficulties logging into the IRCTC app and website to book train tickets. Reports indicate a significant number of outages affecting both platforms. Despite these issues, one correspondent found the app working fine. IRCTC has advised users to clear cache and try again. Users have expressed frustration, especially during Tatkal booking periods, highlighting recurring problems.
IRCTC website not working? How to book confirm train ticket same day without using Tatkal service
IRCTC Website and App Down: Passengers faced significant issues booking Tatkal train tickets on October 17, 2025. The IRCTC website and app experienced glitches, frustrating users. Many took to social media to voice their concerns. This disruption occurred as people were trying to secure tickets for upcoming Diwali festivities. The article also provides guidance on booking same-day train tickets without using the Tatkal system.
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IRCTC down: Thousands of users report issues while booking tickets ahead of Diwali
IRCTC Site down: Thousands of users are experiencing issues with the IRCTC website, which is reportedly down ahead of the busy Diwali and Chhath Puja travel seasons. Over 5,000 individuals are facing difficulties booking tickets as the platform remains unavailable. This outage is impacting travelers attempting to secure their journeys during peak holiday periods.

Indian Railways’ new Aadhaar rule for online ticket booking from October 1. Check details
Indian Railways will introduce a new Aadhaar rule from October 1, 2025, mandating authentication for online reserved general ticket bookings during the first 15 minutes. This aims to curb misuse by unauthorized agents and ensure genuine passengers secure tickets fairly. After this initial window, all registered users can book, with PRS counter bookings remaining unaffected by this change.

Several passengers report issues with train ticket booking; IRCTC claims record e-ticket reservations
Several passengers encountered problems while booking train tickets on Tuesday. Users reported login and booking failures. Social media showed complaints about payment issues. Downdetector confirmed a spike in outage reports.

New IRCTC rules to book train tickets from July 2025: Know these seven changes, how they affect you
From July 2025, Indian Railways is implementing reforms to enhance passenger convenience and transparency. These include mandatory Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal bookings via IRCTC, OTP verification at counters and for agents, and revised fare structures for various train services and classes. Reservation charts will now be prepared eight hours before departure, and agents face booking restrictions during peak hours.

Train delayed, AC not working? Get a refund from Indian Railways by filing a TDR request on IRCTC - know when, how
IRCTC allows you to file a Ticket Deposit Receipt for things like trains running over three hours late, AC not working, or if your train takes a different route

'IRCTC down, please try later': Railway e-ticketing service on website and app unavailable
IRCTC's e-ticketing platform underwent a one-hour maintenance on Monday. Meanwhile, Indian Railways is developing a "super app" to integrate various passenger services. IRCTC reported a second-quarter net profit of ₹305.50 crore, with internet ticketing contributing significantly. The company also declared a dividend of ₹4 per share.

IRCTC train ticket booking: How to book Tatkal tickets without money getting blocked, step-by-step guide to follow
Train ticket: You can book a train ticket without getting worried about your money getting stuck for days in case the transaction failed. "In case if the transaction fails, mandate will be released within 30 minutes of transaction else you may reach us on support@autope.in," says IRCTC. This option is called autopay and you can use Unified Payments Interface (UPI), credit card (OTM) and debit card (OTM).

Train ticket refund rules: Cancellation charges, rules of IRCTC e-tickets
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) operates the ticketing services of Indian Railways. Hence if an individual has bought e-tickets of any train and wants to cancel them due to any unforeseen circumstances then the only way it can be done is through the IRCTC website or IRCTC rail connect application.

IRCTC train ticket online booking: Pay for a ticket only when it's confirmed, get instant refund if cancelled; here's how
IRCTC online train ticket booking: There is a mechanism using which you can book a train ticket online on IRCTC's app and website and not pay money immediately unless you get a confirmed ticket. This feature is however only available on IRCTC's iPay payment gateway and not others. Read here to know how to use it.

One railway app soon for tracking trains, ticketing
Indian Railways is developing a super app that will combine ticketing, train tracking, and other services offered through over a dozen mobile apps. The app will improve user experience by reducing the number of downloads needed for a complete bouquet of railway services. The super app will also include other apps like Rail Madad, UTS, and National Train Enquiry System.

IRCTC website goes down, users flood Twitter with complaints
IRCTC website suffered an outage for over three hours today due to technical issues.

Beware of These Fake Ticketing App: IRCTC issues warning to passengers
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has warned passengers not to download a fraudulent version of its Rail Connect app. Scammers are using phishing links to direct users to an unofficial version of the app. The company is advising customers to download the official app from either Google Play Store or Apple App Store and to report any suspicious activity.

IRCTC adds new buy now, pay later option: Check details
In order to provide a Travel Now Pay Later (TNPL) payment option on its travel app, IRCTC Rail Connect, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with CASHe.

Govt developing platforms on education, health: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Speaking at an industry event, he said that the idea was to create a super app for the private sector to eventually develop apps on this public platform and provide the services to the last person in the society at the bottom of the pyramid at very modest prices.

COVID-19: Bored of WFH? IRCTC offers 'work from hotel' package in Kerala
The package per person on triple occupancy for five night stay starts from Rs 10,126 and includes disinfected rooms, all three meals, twice tea/coffee, complimentary wi-fi, secured parking place for vehicle, and travel insurance.

India chalks out roadmap to revive its tourism in 2021
In the days ahead, many significant measures shall be announced to bolster the tourism initiatives in India. Here are top newsmakers.

IRCTC's upgraded e-ticketing website launched
"The Railways is committed to serving the nation, and constantly working to augment its services to further improve the rail travel experience. This upgraded e-ticketing platform for booking of online Railway tickets, will enhance passenger convenience," Piyush Goyal said.

Pay me Rs 2L/month, I’ll fix rly systems, scamster tells RPF
The main accused, Hamid Ashraf, who is in Dubai, has claimed that nabbing him or some people won’t put an end to the multi-crore rail e-ticketing rackets as others can develop similar ‘illegal’ software and use them by taking advantage of the security loopholes in IRCTC’s system.

Indian Railways is emerging as a hub of innovation for service providers
As India’s largest employer goes digital, it’s beginning to acquire huge scale in a new dimension — data.

Railways eyes 200 apps for smoother, transparent travel
People will also be able to track the progress in construction of foot-overbridges, installation of escalators at stations, status of construction of underpasses or underbridges through these apps.

MobiKwik, IRCTC Rail connect partner for ticket bookings
MobiKwik s has partnered with the IRCTC in the backdrop of a significant rise in cashless mode of transactions, especially after demonetisation, it added.

IRCTC ties up with TravelKhana.com for providing food
Expanding the e-catering base, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has tied up with TravelKhana.com for providing food to passengers at rail premises.

Mobile wallets to make payments easy for customers
Host of local mobile wallets are finally seeing acceptance among the customers to smoothen payment procedures.
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