Patna: The railways has announced a 3% discount on unreserved tickets booked through the RailOne mobile application. The discount will remain available till July 14.
According to ECR chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra, passengers can book unreserved tickets using multiple digital payment options, including UPI, debit cards, credit cards and net banking. “This initiative is intended to encourage cashless transactions while ensuring hassle-free ticket booking for short-distance travellers,” he said.
The railways is already offering a 3% discount on tickets booked through the R-Wallet. With the new incentive on the RailOne app, passengers now have more digital options to avail themselves of benefits, the CPRO added.
Since the launch of the RailOne app, East Central Railway has recorded revenue of around Rs.20 lakh from passengers using the platform. Nearly two lakh passengers across locations under the ECR jurisdiction have booked tickets through the app so far, he said.
A senior journalist with The Times of India, Patna edition, writi...
Read MoreA senior journalist with The Times of India, Patna edition, writing since 1986,
bringing over three decades of dedicated reporting experience. He has
extensively covered the Indian Railways, higher education, defence,
particularly the Indian Army, and rail-related crimes. Beyond these core beats,
he has also reported on key issues related to social developments and reforms.
Whether unpacking a railway budget, examining university reforms or profiling
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