Indian Railways has upgraded its e-ticketing platform with CDN enhancements, achieving a record 31,800 tickets booked per minute on May 22, 2025. This boost improves access for millions of users, reducing latency during peak booking periods. The upgrade underscores CDNs’ role in high-traffic public services.
The system leverages CDN caching and AI-driven traffic management to handle surges at PoP locations. Enhanced origin shielding protects against unauthorized access, ensuring stable performance. The 31,800 tickets-per-minute figure reflects a significant capacity increase, critical for user satisfaction.
This upgrade benefits India’s vast rail network, where ticketing spikes are common. Lower TTFB ensures faster page loads, reducing booking failures. The system is now better equipped for festive season demand.
Future enhancements may include Multi-CDN integration for added resilience. Other public services globally could adopt similar CDN strategies to manage high-volume transactions.