The Railways will offer a 3 percent discount on unreserved tickets purchased through the RailOne app and paid through any digital mode from January 14 to July 14, 2026. Currently, a 3 percent cashback is offered on booking unreserved tickets through R-Wallet payments on the RailOne app.

According to a ministry letter dated December 30, 2026, addressed to the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), the necessary software updates must be released to enable the discount feature. "To promote digital booking, it has been decided to offer a 3 percent discount on booking unreserved tickets through all digital payment modes on the RailOne app," the letter said.

The ministry further stated, "The 3 percent discount (Railway Ticket Cashback) proposal will be applicable for the period from January 14, 2026, to July 14, 2026. CRIS will submit its response to this proposal in May for further scrutiny." Officials clarified that the existing 3 percent cashback on R-Wallet transactions will remain unchanged.

This discount will be available only on the RailOne app. Officials also clarified that this benefit is available only on the RailOne app. "In the current system, prospective passengers purchasing unreserved tickets on the RailOne app and paying through R-Wallet are given a 3 percent cashback. However, in the new offer, a 3 percent discount will be given to those purchasing unreserved tickets through all digital payment modes on RailOne," an official said. This offer will not be applicable on any other platform used for online booking of unreserved tickets.

Indian Railways plans to double train origination capacity
The Ministry of Railways recently stated that, given the rapid and sustained growth in travel, it is necessary to double the capacity of new trains operating from major cities over the next five years. The ministry also stated that existing infrastructure will need to be further strengthened to meet the requirements of the coming years.

Highlighting the actions required to double arrival capacity by 2030, it plans to expand existing terminals with additional platforms, identify and construct new terminals in and around urban areas, build maintenance facilities, including mega coaching complexes, and increase sectional capacity with traffic facilitation works.

How to book tickets with the RaiOne App
First, download the RailOne app and log in using your IRCTC/UTS ID.
On the home screen, find and tap the "Unreserved Tickets" (or UTS) option.
Select the station you are booking from and the station you are traveling to.
Select the ticket type (travel/platform) and class (for example, second class).
Enter passenger details (Adult/Child).
Tap Book Ticket.
Pay using your R-Wallet (rechargeable within the app) or other payment options.
You will then receive a ticket with a QR code, which will be generated and saved in the "Booked Tickets" section of the app. Show this digital ticket (including the QR code) to the ticket checker (TTE).

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