The OTP-based system, launched on a pilot basis on November 17 for select trains, has already expanded to 52 trains and will cover all remaining trains in the coming days (Image Source: Unsplash) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Passengers booking Tatkal tickets at railway reservation counters will soon need to verify their mobile number through a one-time password (OTP), the Railway Ministry announced. The move aims to curb misuse of the last-minute booking facility and ensure fair access for genuine travellers.

The OTP-based system, launched on a pilot basis on November 17 for select trains, has already expanded to 52 trains and will cover all remaining trains in the coming days. Under the process, passengers receive an OTP on the mobile number provided i

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