RailOne App

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Why in News?

Recently, the Union Railway Minister launched a new app, RailOne, at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on the 40th Foundation Day of Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS).

• Railone app - It is a comprehensive, all-in-one application with a user-friendly interface.
• Functions- This app fully integrates all the passenger services, such as:

• Unreserved UTS Tickets via R-Wallet to Get 3% Discount
• Live train tracking
• Grievance redressal
• E-catering, porter booking & last-mile taxi

• Other fatures – facilitates single-sign-on with login via mPIN or biometric.
• It supports existing RailConnect & UTS credentials.
• It is space-saving, as there is no need to install multiple apps.
• It focuses on improving passenger interface with railways.
• Modern Passenger Reservation System (PRS) - The modern PRS will be agile, multilingual, and scalable to handle 10 times the current load.
• It will be capable of 1.5 lakh ticket bookings and 40 lakh enquiries per minute.

• Inclusive - It will have advanced functionalities for seat choice and fare calendar, and integrated options for Divyangjan, students, and patients.
• Growth engine of India’s Vikas Yatra – Democratizing technology and delivering world-class mobility to every passenger is the commitment of Indian railways.
• Availability - The app is available for download on Android Play Store and iOS App Store.

Reference

PIB| Railone app