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News India Live, Digital Desk: Indian Railways has updated its old and popular ‘UTS’ (Unreserved Ticketing System) mobile app. 1 March 2026 Has been completely closed since. Now passengers can book general tickets, platform tickets and monthly passes through new ‘RailOne’ Have to use the app. This new platform is not only faster, but many modern features have also been added to it.
RailOne App: All facilities on one platform
Till now, passengers had to use UTS for general tickets and IRCTC Rail Connect app for reservation. But RailOne The app is a unified solution to both.
All-in-One Service: You can book both unreserved (General) and reserved tickets from the same app.
Smart Interface: Its user interface has been made much simpler than before, so that people from rural areas will also be able to book tickets easily.
Biometric Login: To increase security, it has been provided with the facility of fingerprint and face-lock (Biometric).
Special ‘bonuses’ and discounts for travelers
To promote the new system, Railways has also introduced attractive offers:
3% off: If you book a general ticket using ‘R-Wallet’ of the RailOne app, you will be charged Rs. 3% flat discount Will get it.
R-Wallet Balance: Those passengers whose money was in the wallet of the old UTS app, there is no need to panic. On registering with the same mobile number, the balance will be automatically transferred to the RailOne app.
[Image showing the interface of the new RailOne app for railway booking]‘Smart Tips’ for Tatkal Booking
Railways have also made some technological improvements to make ticket booking more effective:
Aadhaar Verification: According to the new rule applicable from January 12, 2026, IRCTC account will be required to book tickets on the first day of advance reservation. Link to Aadhaar It has been made mandatory. This will curb fake bookings and brokers.
Fast Payment: The payment process through UPI and saved cards has now been further optimized in the app, which will reduce the problem of ‘payment failure’ at the time of Tatkal booking.
New rule of waiting list (WL Update)
Railways has also implemented a strict rule to reduce crowding. Now if your waiting ticket is not confirmed even after chart preparation, then it cancel automatically This will happen and you will not be allowed to travel in reserve coach (Sleeper/AC). The passenger will get a full refund.