A graphic is doing the rounds on social media platforms with a claim that the Indian Railways has recently revised the Tatkal booking timings for train tickets.
Those sharing the image have captioned it saying, "New Tatkal Train Booking Timings".
This post had gained over eight thousand views on the platform. You can view archives of similar such claims here, here, and here.
What are the facts?: The viral claim is fake. The Central Railway has confirmed on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that no such changes have been made to Tatkal booking timings.
What led us to the truth?: We went through the official X handle of Central Railway and found a clarification post on the viral graphic.
The post shared on 13 April termed the viral claim as "fake".
It further said that no such change has been made in Tatkal or Premium Tatkal timings.
IRCTC debunked the claim as well: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), on its official X handle, said that the posts circulating about different timings for Tatkal and Premium Tatkal tickets are false.
IRCTC further said, "The permitted booking timings for agents also remain unchanged."
Conclusion: The viral graphic about Indian Railways changing Tatkal booking timings for train tickets is fake.
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