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Railways to beef up cyber security after CBI unearths ticketing scam that subverted Tatkal reservation system
•Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has directed the IRCTC and the CRIS to strengthen cyber security in the wake of an alleged ticketing scam unearthed by the CBI
Railways increases monthly cap on bookings from IRCTC portal to 12 from 6 for Aadhar-verified passengers
•Indian Railways has increased the monthly cap on tickets booked on the IRCTC portal from six to 12 for Aadhaar-verified passenger
Here is why IRCTC's credit offer to book e-ticket 5 days in advance a useless scheme
Muralidharan •To be allowed to use this facility only five days before the date of travel further robs it of much utility
Watch out: Railways to cancel tickets booked by agents between 8-12
Fp Staff •Agents are not allowed to book tickets through Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website during 8am-12 noon.
Rail Budget 2013: What the aam aadmi has to say
Fp Archives •Rail fares should have been hiked for the development of the county. Hiking fares was a necessity. It was not hiked because elections are due next year, says the common man
New tatkal scheme kicks off, no agents from 10-12 am
Fp Archives •The revised scheme comes in the backdrop of increased number of complaints from train passengers about the misuse of the scheme and involvement of touts in cornering bulk of tickets to sell them at a premium.
Premium pricing: Tatkal tickets for 80 popular trains just got more expensive
Fp Archives •New Delhi: In order to increase the revenues, the Indian Railways has decided to sell Tatkal tickets at a higher rate. Passengers buying Tatkal tickets for the Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani and 80 other trains will have to shell out more money starting Friday.<br />
Railways to introduce dynamic fares in festive season
Fp Archives •The passengers are required to carry the prescribed original photo identity card which is used at the time of booking.
Train tickets to cost more from 1 April
Fp Archives •While reservation fee for second class and sleeper class has not been revised, AC classes will be dearer by Rs 15 to Rs 25 per ticket.
Railway Board rolls back circular on 'Tatkal' ticket holders
Fp Archives •Railway Board has rolled back a circular under which 'Tatkal' ticket holders were given priority while clearing waiting lists over normal reservation ticket holders.