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Revised IRCTC train ticket rules: Aadhaar-authenticated users get extended booking hours for general reserved tickets

IRCTC train tickets new rule 2025: Indian Railways is expanding booking hours for Aadhaar-authenticated IRCTC users on the Advance Reservation Period's opening day. Starting December 29, 2025, this exclusive window will gradually increase, reaching 16 hours by January 12, 2026, allowing more passengers to secure reserved train tickets online.