Indian Railways New Rules From July 1: Tatkal Booking, Fare Hike, More — 5 Changes Passengers Should Now
- From July 1, 2025, India will enforce multiple regulatory and service changes affecting banks, Indian Railways, EPF members, and tax compliance.
- These changes respond to goals of enhancing digital verification, improving tax transparency, adjusting service fees, and reducing vehicular pollution.
- Aadhaar authentication becomes mandatory for online Tatkal ticket booking and new PAN applications, while OTP verification will begin from July 15 for Tatkal bookings.
- Indian Railways will raise fares by 1 paisa per km for non-AC and sleeper classes and 2 paise per km for AC classes, with no increase for suburban trains or monthly season tickets.
- Banks including ICICI, HDFC, and SBI introduce higher ATM withdrawal fees and credit card charges, and Delhi will impound vehicles to enforce emission norms starting July 1.
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Indian Railways new rules from July 1: Tatkal booking, fare hike, more — 5 changes passengers should now
Starting July 1, only users with Aadhaar authentication will be able to book tickets under the Tatkal scheme, the railway ministry had said in June. Additionally, minor fare hikes in railway tickets have also been implemented from today.
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Major banks including SBI, HDFC, and ICICI will introduce new service charges on ATM transactions, credit card bill payments, and cash withdrawals or deposits. Customers are advised to check their respective bank’s official websites for detailed updates.
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