Railways : Extn of Tatkal to Duronto & ID Proof for e-tickets

Existing ‘Tatkal’ Travel Facility to be Extended to Duronto Trains also

The Ministry of Railways has decided to extend facility of existing ‘Tatkal’ scheme in all Duronto Express Trains also. Necessary instructions to this effect have been issued to all the Zonal Railways. The facility will
become available in all Duronto Express Trains for journeys starting on 1st April, 2012 (from train originating station).

The extent of accommodation and charges to be realized for ‘Tatkal’ accommodation in different classes in Duronto Trains will be the same as applicable to the mail/express trains. 

Railways to Accept “Aadhaar” as Additional Identity Proof for E-Ticketing & Tatkal Scheme

As “Aadhaar” is covered under the heading ‘Photo Identity Card Issued by Central/State Government’, the Ministry of Railways has decided to specifically incorporate and indicate “Aadhaar” as one of the proofs of identity acceptable for undertaking journey on e-tickets as well as under Tatkal scheme. Hence, the number of proofs of identity to be accepted for undertaking journey on e-tickets as well as under Tatkal scheme will now become 9 (nine) as mentioned below:

(i) Voter Photo Identity Card issued by Election Commission of India.
(ii) Passport
(iii) PAN Card issued by Income Tax Department
(iv) Driving License issued by RTO
(v) Photo Identity Card issued by Central/State Government
(vi) Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognized School/college for their students.
(vii) Nationalized Bank Passbook with photograph
(viii) Credit Cards issued by Banks with laminated photograph and
(ix) Unique Identification Card “Aadhaar” 

Source : PIB.