Indian Railways has taken a bold step toward Digital India with the RailOne App, offering daily passengers a smooth, cashless ticketing experience. Say goodbye to long queues at railway stations! From January 14 to July 14, 2026, users booking general (unreserved) tickets via the RailOne app will enjoy a direct 3% discount.
What is the Railway Discount?
The Railways aim to reduce station congestion while promoting digital payments. To achieve this, the Ministry introduced a six-month discount scheme. If you book your general ticket through digital methods on the RailOne app, you automatically receive a 3% reduction in the ticket price.
This discount will remain active from January 14 to July 14, 2026, benefiting millions of passengers who rely on general coaches daily.
How to Avail the Discount
Getting the 3% discount is simple but comes with a few conditions. Passengers must use digital payment methods like UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking when booking through the RailOne app. Payments via the Railways’ R-Wallet are excluded from this direct discount.
However, R-Wallet users aren’t left out. You’ll still enjoy a 3% cashback on ticket bookings. In short, whichever digital payment you choose, you save money.
RailOne App: More Than Just Tickets
The RailOne app is an all-in-one solution for rail travelers. Beyond booking reserved and unreserved tickets, it allows you to:
- Book platform tickets within minutes
- Check Live Train Location and PNR status
- View coach positions before arrival at the station
- Order food and track parcels
- File complaints directly for quick resolution
By centralizing all travel needs, RailOne makes journeys smoother, faster, and more convenient.
Save Time and Avoid Crowds
This digital initiative will reduce congestion at ticket counters significantly. Passengers can now book tickets from the comfort of home or office, saving time and avoiding long waits. Moreover, digital payments enhance transparency, minimize corruption, and increase security by reducing cash transactions.
RailOne App Features at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Discount | 3% on unreserved tickets (Jan 14–Jul 14, 2026) |
| Cashback | 3% via R-Wallet |
| Ticket Types | Reserved, Unreserved, Platform |
| Live Updates | Train location, PNR status, coach position |
| Extras | Food booking, parcel tracking, complaint filing |
FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who can get the RailOne discount? | Any passenger booking general tickets digitally via RailOne app using UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking. |
| Can I use R-Wallet for the discount? | No, but R-Wallet payments provide 3% cashback. |
| How long is the discount valid? | From January 14, 2026, to July 14, 2026. |
| Does the app support reserved ticket booking? | Yes, it allows reserved, unreserved, and platform ticket booking. |
| What other features does RailOne offer? | Live train location, coach position, food booking, parcel tracking, and complaint filing. |
