IRCTC vs. RailOne: Indian Railways' all-in-one super app offers many features. This app is quite different from the official IRCTC app and offers several unique features. Let's understand the differences between the two.

Difference Between IRCTC Vs RailOne App: Till now you must have used the official app IRCTC to book train tickets. But do you know about the new RailOne app of Indian Railways? This app is becoming increasingly popular among the people. It is also known as the super app of Railways. But the biggest question in the mind of many people is that when both the apps are for Indian Railways, then what is the difference between RailOne and IRCTC. Which app is more felt? Which one is more useful? If you mostly travel by train, then know the difference between these two apps so that you can easily book confirmed tickets next time.

RailOne, one app for all services

First, let's understand what the RailOne app is. The RailOne app is an all-in-one super app for Indian Railways. It was developed by CRIS, the Centre for Railway Information Systems. Its purpose is to bring all Indian Railways services onto a single platform. You can book tickets, track trains, order food, and even lodge complaints.

What is the difference?

1. Now, speaking of IRCTC, the IRCTC app is still the most widely used app for ticket booking. Whether booking Tatkal or sleeper tickets, most people rely on IRCTC.
2. But RailOne's focus isn't limited to reserved tickets. You can also purchase unreserved tickets through the RailOne app, including general coach tickets, platform tickets, and local tickets.
3. Earlier, UTS app had to be used for this, but now the Railways is gradually shifting the UTS service to RailOne.

Benefits of RailOne App

• If we talk about the benefits of the app, then RailOne app works much faster than IRCTC.
• Especially when using features like General Booking and General Ticket.
• However, IRCTC is still considered more reliable during peak rush hours and Tatkal. Many users report that RailOne is slightly faster. IRCTC still has a slightly stronger stability.
• Another major advantage of RailOne is that you can book various services, such as general ticket booking, from the station. This reduces the need for people to queue at the station. This is especially useful for daily commuters.
• You can pre-save your complete profile in the RailOne app. This means you won't have to enter passenger details repeatedly. It also offers a single sign-on system. Logging in is also possible through IRCTC and UTS.

Which is the best?

• Apart from this, RailOne also provides the facility of line train tracking, PNR status, coach position and food ordering.
• This is the reason why Indian Railways is promoting it as a one stop railway platform.
• However, the app also has several bugs and payment issues. IRCTC is still considered a reliable platform for reserved and Tatkal tickets.
• But if you want an app where you can find reserved tickets, unreserved tickets, everything in one place, then this app is a very good option.

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