IRCTC has launched a beta version of a redesigned ticket booking website, with the trial portal now available through a dedicated link on the existing IRCTC homepage. Multiple outlets report the update went live on July 15 around 9:00 pm. The beta site features a cleaner interface and a faster booking flow, aiming to reduce delays during checkout and improve the overall passenger experience. Reported changes include fewer and “unnecessary” captcha prompts, fewer interruptions such as pop-ups or flashing graphics, and a simpler process with fewer booking steps. Several reports also highlight improvements to seat availability information, including showing seat availability across travel classes in a more accessible way. The site also allows users to save passenger details to support quicker repeat reservations. IRCTC and the Railway Ministry describe the launch as a feedback-gathering phase, with public input intended to be incorporated before the full version is rolled out. Some reports add that the improved portal is expected to be integrated with a newer Passenger Reservation Engine/PRS overhaul in the coming weeks, as part of a broader modernization effort for online railway ticketing.