Indian Railways is considering reducing or eliminating ‘clerkage’ fees deducted from cancelled waitlisted tickets, potentially benefiting passengers. This move comes as online bookings increase and operational costs decrease. Simultaneously, Railways will require identity verification for Tatkal bookings starting July 1, 2025, using Aadhaar or DigiLocker. Indian Railways is considering reducing or eliminating ‘clerkage’ fees deducted from cancelled waitlisted tickets, potentially benefiting passengers. This move comes as online bookings increase and operational costs decrease. Simultaneously, Railways will require identity verification for Tatkal bookings starting July 1, 2025, using Aadhaar or DigiLocker.
