RailOne App: A Game-Changer in Train Ticket Booking — Here’s How It Works

Indian Railways has officially launched a new all-in-one app called RailOne, designed to simplify and centralize all train-related bookings. From reserved seats to general and platform tickets, users can now handle 9 essential services within a single platform — making it a true “super app” for train travelers.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to use the RailOne app to book tickets and more:
🚀 What is the RailOne App?
RailOne is an official Indian Railways app available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It’s designed to go beyond IRCTC by allowing users to access and book nine different services from one place. These include:
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Reserved train tickets
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Unreserved (general) tickets
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Platform tickets
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Season/monthly passes
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Journey details
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And more...
🎫 How to Book Reserved Tickets
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Download the RailOne App from your app store.
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Create a new account or link your IRCTC account within the app.
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On the home screen, go to the “More Offering” section.
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Tap on “Search Train” to begin the booking process.
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Enter departure and arrival stations, travel date, and other details.
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Choose your train and seat class, then proceed with the payment.
🚉 How to Book General (Unreserved) Tickets
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Open the app and log in.
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Head to the “Journey Planner” section.
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Tap on the second option: “Unreserved”.
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Enter journey details, station names, and number of passengers.
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Proceed to book just like you would with reserved tickets.
🛂 How to Book Platform Tickets
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Go to the “Journey Planner” section.
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Select the third option: “Platform”.
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Choose the station and number of tickets.
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Confirm and make the payment to receive a digital platform ticket.
✅ Key Benefits of RailOne App
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All-in-one convenience — No more switching between different apps.
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Fast booking — Quick steps for all ticket types.
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IRCTC integration — Seamlessly works with your existing account.
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Digital ticketing — No paper required.
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More services coming soon — Monthly passes, journey tracking, and more.
📲 Where to Download
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Android users: [Google Play Store → Search “RailOne”]
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iOS users: [Apple App Store → Search “RailOne”]
🔚 Final Thoughts
The RailOne app marks a significant upgrade in the Indian Railway ticketing system. It’s built for convenience, speed, and accessibility, giving users a seamless booking experience for reserved, unreserved, and platform tickets — all in one place.
If you're a regular train traveler or just planning your next journey, downloading RailOne is a smart move.