IRCTC beta adds no-login search and AI waitlist prediction for Tatkal users

IRCTC’s beta site introduces train browsing without login and an AI-led waitlist-confirmation predictor. The upgrade, alongside Master List autofill, eWallet and Vikalp options, aims to reduce friction in the high-demand Tatkal booking journey.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 18:49 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

IRCTC’s beta website adds no-login train browsing and an AI waitlist-confirmation predictor. The article highlights Master List autofill, eWallet preloading and Vikalp alternative-train allocation as ways to speed up Tatkal bookings.

Why this matters

The update extends IRCTC’s recent beta redesign focused on faster Tatkal booking and fewer clicks, following its e-ticketing revamp with no CAPTCHA and a multilingual interface.

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