Indian Railways is set to introduce significant changes to its passenger reservation system, aiming to enhance passenger comfort. Key improvements include preparing reservation charts eight hours in advance, implementing verified user-only Tatkal ticket bookings with OTP authentication by July 2025, and launching a new passenger reservation system by December 2025.
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