Attention Shortcuts in rail ticket booking will prove costly, AI predator system will block ID

New Delhi: If you also move your fingers quickly on the IRCTC website or app or use any ‘smart trick’ to get a confirmed ticket in the train, then be careful. Indian Railways has introduced a revolutionary technology to make the ticket booking process transparent. AI Predator System Has been applied. Now Artificial Intelligence will keep a close eye on your typing speed and booking method. If the system has even the slightest suspicion that you are not a human being but a ‘software’ or ‘robot’, your user ID will be immediately blocked.

4.2 second ‘death line’ rule: If you fill the information in the blink of an eye, you will get trapped

According to the new algorithm of Railway Board, now the typing speed of passengers will be measured closely. If a user submits details of 5 passengers (name, age, gender etc.) 4.2 seconds If a person fills the form in less than 100 minutes, the AI ​​system will consider him suspicious and ‘red flag’ him. Railways believes that no ordinary person can do data entry so fast. This rule is designed to stop touts and illegal operators who use auto-fill software or cut-paste techniques to grab confirmed tickets before ordinary passengers.

Logging in and out again and again will be costly, 2.8 lakh accounts have been affected.

Under the new security system, the frequency of login and logout is also strictly monitored. If a user within half an hour more than 5 times Login or logout, that account will be banned for 24 hours due to security reasons. Apart from this, now it will be necessary to match the IP address and geographical location of the mobile number, otherwise the transaction may get stuck in the middle. Through this system, Railways has till now almost 2.8 lakh suspicious accounts Has been blocked.

Silver for common passengers: Chances of getting confirmed ticket increased by 40%

The biggest benefit of this strict step of Railways is going to be to the general public. Officials estimate that by curbing brokers and illegal software, common passengers are likely to get confirmed tickets. 40 percent Will increase till. Now, during festival or holiday seasons, looting of Tatkal tickets will be reduced and genuine needy people will be able to get berths.

Digital gift: 3% straight discount on booking tickets through RailOne app

On one hand, there has been increased strictness against black marketing of tickets, on the other hand there is good news for those doing digital transactions. the railways RailOne App On booking unreserved (General) ticket through 3% bonus discount Has announced to give. This scheme will be applicable on trial basis from 14 January 2026 to 14 July 2026. Now passengers can avail this cashback by paying through UPI, debit/credit card or net banking.

RailOne App: All facilities will be available on one platform

For the convenience of passengers, services like platform ticket, unreserved ticket and grievance redressal are now available on ‘Railvan’ app. The Railway Administration has appealed to the passengers not to fall prey to any shortcut or unauthorized software while booking tickets. Use your authentic information so that your ID remains safe and your train journey is pleasant and hassle-free.