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RailOne

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RailOne is an all-in-one mobile app designed for Indian Railways passengers to access multiple rail-related services through a single platform.

  • Developed by: Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), under the Ministry of Railways.

    Objective: To enhance the digital interface, provide seamless access to railway services, and reduce the need to use multiple apps.

Key Features of RailOne:

  • Integrated Passenger Services:
    Unreserved ticket booking via UTS, live train tracking, e-catering, porter services, last-mile taxi booking — all in one app.

    Digital Ticketing Benefits:
    Unreserved UTS tickets purchased through the app’s R-Wallet offer a 3% discount.

    Unified Login System:
    Single sign-on with mPIN, biometric authentication, and compatibility with existing UTS/RailConnect credentials.

    Space-Efficient:
    Eliminates the requirement to download multiple separate railway apps.

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