Brief By Hindustan Times / 4:02 PM on 16 Jul 2026
IRCTC launched a beta website featuring captcha-free booking, faster checkout, improved seat availability visibility and easier repeat reservations. Introduced after student feedback, the portal aims to simplify ticket booking and reduce delays. Users can access the beta through IRCTC's existing website while officials gather feedback before rolling out the fully integrated platform with Passenger Reservation Engine in coming weeks, nationwide.