Indian Railways has introduced a new offer for passengers who book unreserved train tickets digitally.
Under this scheme, passengers can get a 3% discount on unreserved tickets booked through the RailOne app using digital payment methods.
The offer is aimed at encouraging more people to use online ticket booking and reduce long queues at railway stations.
It is expected to benefit millions of daily passengers, especially those travelling on suburban and short-distance routes.
Who Can Get the 3% Ticket Discount?
The discount is available only on unreserved train tickets booked through the RailOne app.
To avail the benefit, passengers must complete the payment through digital modes such as:
UPI
Debit card
Credit card
Net banking
The offer is available only during the promotional period announced by Indian Railways.
It is important to note that this discount does not apply to reserved train tickets.
Why Did Indian Railways Launch This Offer?
The main purpose of this initiative is to promote digital ticket booking and encourage cashless payments.
By shifting more passengers towards online booking, Indian Railways aims to:
Reduce crowds at ticket counters
Save passengers’ time
Make ticket booking faster and easier
Improve the overall travel experience
Digital ticketing is especially helpful during busy hours when railway stations often see long queues.
What Is the RailOne App?
The RailOne app is a single platform that provides multiple railway services in one place.
Passengers can use the app for:
Booking reserved and unreserved tickets
Checking live train status
Viewing PNR details
Buying platform tickets
Accessing complaint and support services
The app removes the need to use different applications for different railway-related services.
How Will Daily Passengers Benefit?
While a 3% discount may seem small, regular commuters can save money over time, especially those who frequently travel using unreserved tickets.
Apart from savings, passengers also get the convenience of booking tickets from anywhere without waiting in long lines at railway counters.
The scheme is expected to encourage more people to adopt digital payments for railway travel.
Indian Railways’ Push Towards Digital Services
The new discount offer is another step towards making railway services more technology-driven.
With increasing use of digital ticketing platforms like RailOne, Indian Railways aims to provide faster, smoother, and more convenient services to passengers across the country.
