Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to book a train ticket on the RailOne | RailOne App – Book Tickets & Track Trains Easily app (the official Indian Railways unified app):
📱 1. Download and Install the RailOne App
- Install RailOne from Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS).
- Open the app once installed.
🔐 2. Login / Sign Up
- If you already have an IRCTC account, RailConnect/UTS account, you can use those credentials to log in.
- If you’re new, register with your mobile number and verify with OTP, then set a password.
- You may also set biometric login (fingerprint/Face ID) or a quick m-PIN.
🚆 3. Start Booking a Ticket
- On the home screen, tap “Book Tickets.”
- Choose the type of ticket you want:
- Reserved Ticket (long-distance like AC, Sleeper)
- Unreserved Ticket (local/general travel)
- Enter:
- From (boarding station)
- To (destination)
- Date of journey
- Class (AC, Sleeper, etc.)
- Select a train from the list of available options shown.
👤 4. Enter Passenger Details
- Add passenger information (name, age, gender).
- You can also use saved profiles for quicker booking.
💳 5. Make Payment
- Choose a payment method:
- UPI
- Debit/Credit card
- Net Banking
- Complete the payment to confirm booking.
🎫 6. View Your E-Ticket
- After successful payment, your ticket will show up in “My Bookings” inside the app.
- You can open, save, or share the e-ticket.
- No printout is needed — the ticket can be shown on your phone during travel.
📝 Tips
- For unreserved tickets, you may get a 3% discount if you use digital payments in the app.
- If booking Tatkal tickets, ensure your account (especially Aadhaar) is verified as per current IRCTC requirements.
- If you face login or payment issues, try closing and reopening the app, and ensure you’re using the latest version.
If you want, I can also walk you through booking a Tatkal ticket specifically on RailOne — just let me know!