Indian Railways launches new ‘super app' RailOne: Book IRCTC train tickets, track PNR, food, rail enquiry in one place - what it means for passengers
Indian Railways
launches new 'RailOne' app: With an aim to bring more convenience to passengers, Indian Railways has launched a new 'superapp' called RailOne as a one stop app for all railway related queries and needs.
The new RailOne app will host all passenger services in one app - booking
IRCTC
reserved, unreserved and platform tickets, tracking PNR and train status, coach position, Rail Madad and travel feedback, sources told TOI.
Indian Railways travellers presently access multiple apps and websites for different services. These include IRCTC Rail Connect for booking tickets, IRCTC eCatering Food on Track for ordering meals, Rail Madad for providing feedback, UTS for purchasing unreserved tickets, and National Train Enquiry System for monitoring train movements.
IRCTC Rail Connect, which holds exclusive rights for reserved ticket bookings, has surpassed 100 million downloads, establishing itself as the railway's most popular application.
External travel booking platforms rely on IRCTC for train bookings, demonstrating its significant role in online railway reservations.
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