Indian Railways has launched the new RailOne app, offering 9 services, including reservations, general, and platform tickets, on a single platform, eliminating the need for passengers to use separate apps for ticketing.
RailOne App: Keeping passenger convenience in mind, Indian Railways has taken another significant step in the digital realm. While most people have relied on the IRCTC app for ticket bookings, the Railways have now launched RailOne, a new and powerful app that has been designated as an all-in-one super app.
The biggest advantage of this app is that it offers not only reservation tickets but also a total of 9 facilities, including general tickets, platform tickets, monthly passes, and season passes, all in one place. This will save passengers from having to navigate different apps.
What is the RailOne App?
RailOne is a new mobile application introduced by Indian Railways, available for download from both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Its interface is simple and user-friendly, making it easy for passengers of all demographics to use.
This app has been specifically designed to provide convenience to passengers by bringing together various ticketing services of the Railways on a single platform. In addition to ticket booking, several essential travel-related features have also been integrated.
9 Facilities Available with the RailOne App
- Reservation ticket booking
- Unreserved general ticket booking
- Platform ticket booking
- Monthly season pass
- Train search and timetable
- Live train running status
- Station alerts
- Cashless payment
- Ticket management from the My Tickets section
How to Book Reservation Tickets
Booking a reservation ticket with the RailOne app is very easy. Here's how:
- First, log in to the app (you can create a new account or link your IRCTC account)
- Click on the ‘Search Train’ option
- Select ‘From’ and ‘To’ stations
- Enter the train name or number (if known)
- Choose the train and class (Sleeper, AC, etc.) according to your preference from the list
- Fill in passenger details
- Make payment via UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking
- The ticket will appear in 'My Tickets' as soon as it is booked, which can be saved in PDF format or shared via WhatsApp/email
General Ticket Booking Now from Your Smartphone Too
No need to stand in long queues at the station for general tickets anymore. General tickets can also be booked from the ‘Unreserved’ section of the RailOne app:
- Go to Journey Planner > Unreserved
- Fill in 'From' and 'To' stations (the app can detect this automatically by turning on GPS)
- Select the train type (Mail/Express/Superfast) and the number of passengers
- After payment, the ticket will appear in 'My Tickets'
- You can also download or share the ticket in PDF format
The New Way to Book Platform Tickets
Getting a platform ticket to drop off or pick up someone at the railway station has now gone digital. In the RailOne app:
- Select the Journey Planner > Platform option
- Fill in the station name and the number of platform tickets
- Make the payment and the ticket will be available in the My Tickets section
- Entry can be granted by showing the ticket within the app
Why is RailOne Special?
- One App, Many Tasks: Earlier, separate apps were needed for general tickets and platform tickets. Now, everything is in one place.
- Faster Booking: Booking is faster with QR code scanning, GPS-based station identification, and payment gateway support
- Less Crowding: There will be less crowding at ticket counters at the station
- Available on Every Platform: Available on both Android and iOS
- IRCTC Link Facility: Existing IRCTC users do not need to create an account again
Security and Trust
The RailOne app is fully recognized by Indian Railways and is also operated under the Railways. All transactions made within the app are processed through secure payment gateways, and passenger information is kept confidential.
