{"id":1311703,"date":"2026-07-13T09:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T03:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1311703"},"modified":"2026-07-13T09:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T03:45:40","slug":"indian-railways-offers-3-discount-on-unreserved-tickets-booked-through-railone-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indian-railways-offers-3-discount-on-unreserved-tickets-booked-through-railone-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Railways Offers 3% Discount On Unreserved Tickets Booked Through RailOne App"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Railways has introduced a 3% discount on unreserved train tickets booked through the RailOne app using digital payment methods. The initiative aims to encourage passengers to adopt digital ticket booking while reducing queues at railway stations. The limited-period offer is expected to benefit millions of daily commuters who regularly travel on suburban and short-distance train routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-9.14.34-AM-1024x579.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1311716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-9.14.34-AM-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-9.14.34-AM-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-9.14.34-AM-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-9.14.34-AM.png 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Can Avail The Discount?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3% concession is available only on unreserved tickets booked through the RailOne app. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Visakhapatnam\/railways-offers-3-discount-on-unreserved-tickets-booked-through-railone-app\/article70750022.ece#google_vignette\">To receive the discount<\/a>, passengers must complete their booking using a digital payment method such as UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The offer is applicable only during the promotional period announced by Indian Railways and does not extend to reserved train tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Indian Railways Introduced The Offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is part of Indian Railways&#8217; broader push towards digital ticketing and cashless transactions. By encouraging passengers to book tickets through the RailOne app, the Railways aims to reduce congestion at ticket counters, improve passenger convenience, and make the ticketing process faster and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital bookings also help minimise waiting time, especially during peak travel hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Is The RailOne App?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RailOne is a unified mobile application that brings together multiple railway services on a single platform. In addition to booking reserved and unreserved tickets, passengers can check live train status, view PNR details, purchase platform tickets, access grievance redressal services, and use several other railway-related features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The integrated platform eliminates the need to switch between multiple applications for different railway services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits For Daily Commuters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the discount is modest, it can lead to noticeable savings for passengers who travel frequently using unreserved tickets. Regular commuters on suburban and short-distance routes stand to benefit the most, while also enjoying the convenience of booking tickets from anywhere without standing in long queues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is also expected to encourage more passengers to embrace digital payments for railway travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Step Towards Digital Rail Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new discount scheme reflects Indian Railways&#8217; continued efforts to modernise passenger services through technology. As more travellers shift to digital ticketing, initiatives such as the RailOne app are expected to improve efficiency, enhance convenience, and support the government&#8217;s vision of expanding digital public services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Railways is offering a 3% discount on unreserved tickets booked through the RailOne app using digital payment methods. The initiative aims to promote digital transactions, reduce queues at ticket counters, and make ticket booking more convenient. Frequent commuters are expected to benefit the most from the scheme while enjoying a faster and more seamless travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalheraldindia.com\/national\/railways-to-offer-3-per-cent-discount-on-unreserved-tickets-booked-via-railone-app\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways has introduced a 3% discount on unreserved train tickets booked through the RailOne app using digital payment methods. The initiative aims to encourage passengers to adopt digital ticket booking while reducing queues at railway stations. 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