Science TechnologyMonday, 13 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
IRCTC website upgrade: four key changes to improve ticket booking experience
IRCTC is set to launch an upgraded website with four major changes, including removal of unnecessary captchas and pop-ups.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said its upgraded website and app are being readied with four major changes, after Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw pointed out the platform’s shortcomings during a student interaction.
Key specifics
- More than 80% of bookings are currently made through the IRCTC website.
- The new system will remove unnecessary captchas during booking.
- Unwanted pop-ups and distracting flashing graphics will also be removed.
- Passengers will be able to view seat availability across all classes in one screen.
- The booking process has been simplified to make ticket reservation easier and smoother.
Exam lens
TNPSC Science & technology / governance question type: identify the correct features, IRCTC, Ashwini Vaishnaw, 80% online bookings, captcha removal, seat availability in one view, July 2026 upgrade.