IRCTC Beta Site Drives 5% Surge in Tatkal Bookings Within 3 Minutes

IRCTC has announced that its newly launched beta version of the online ticketing portal has led to a 5% rise in Tatkal bookings within the first three minutes of its launch. The rapid uptick, according to the railway’s official statement, reflects the improved speed and user experience of the beta site. Railway officials said the platform’s streamlined interface and faster processing times are expected to reduce wait times for passengers seeking last‑minute travel. The company plans to roll out the beta features across all servers after further testing and user feedback.