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News18
21-05-2025
- Business
- News18
SwaRail Brings All Train Services Under One Roof, But Is It Better Than IRCTC's Rail Connect?
Last Updated: One of the biggest advantages of SwaRail is that it uses AI to improve the user experience. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has just launched SwaRail, a new super app aimed at transforming how we book and manage train journeys. While the Rail Connect app has long been a favourite for travellers, SwaRail promises to be smarter, faster, and packed with more features. Let's look at how the two apps compare—and why SwaRail could soon become the one-stop solution for all your railway needs. Rail Connect Rail Connect has been the go-to app for millions of train travellers in India. It allows users to: Book tickets online Check PNR status View train charts All you need is an IRCTC account to get started. SwaRail SwaRail, now available for both Android and iOS, is not just a replacement — it's a major upgrade. Developed by the Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS), SwaRail is currently in its beta testing phase (version 127). Apart from reserved ticket booking, it also allows: advetisement Booking unreserved (UTS) and platform tickets Checking real-time train status Ordering food on the train Tracking parcels and freight services Accessing rail-related help and support It even supports online catering and integrates AI tools to offer a smarter, more personal experience. One Login, All Services Passengers can simply use their existing IRCTC or UTS app credentials to access SwaRail. This means no hassle of creating new accounts or remembering extra passwords. What's Next? While Rail Connect is still functional, SwaRail clearly steps ahead with its modern design and all-inclusive features. Once its testing phase ends, SwaRail will officially replace the Rail Connect app. With all services rolled into one sleek interface, IRCTC is aiming to simplify train travel like never before. Whether you're booking a sleeper seat or just hopping on for a short unreserved ride, SwaRail wants to be the only app you'll ever need. First Published: May 21, 2025, 12:06 IST
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Will your waitlisted ticket get an automatic upgrade on Indian Railways?
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel According to a circular by Railway Board dated 13th May 2025, your waitlisted ticket may be automatically upgraded. The circular states that if there is no seat available in the class you booked but there is a seat available in a class higher, your ticket will be upgraded to that class. However, this upgrade is limited to maximum of two rule has been in existence since 2006 where it is stated that you maybe upgraded to higher class without any additional charge. The railway circular this time has defined path of upgrade and provide a structured path for the sleeping accommodation it starts at 2S then 3E, 3A, 2A and 1A. There is one exception to this rule that is only a 2A ticket holder is eligible to be upgraded to sitting accommodation it starts at 2S then VS, CC, EC, EV and EA. Just like sleeping accommodation in sitting only a CC ticket holder will be upgraded to EC,EV and passengers that pay the full fare will be eligible for this scheme and the upgradation will happen separately and within the sitting and sleeping berth passengers and senior citizen passengers are also eligible for upgradation but a warning sign will inform that there is surety that they will get a lower berth after Centre for Railway Information System has been directed to upgrade the software to reflect the new at the start of May 2025 had brought out a new rule which disallows people with waitlisted ticket from boarding reserved coaches. This decision has been taken to stop overcrowding and a provide a better travel experience for to people with confirmed tickets. However, people can board the General Coaches with the waitlisted tickets. If someone is found breaking the rules then they would be penalised. They will charged Rs 250 for Non-AC and Rs 440 for AC in addition to that the fare from their boarding station to the next station were they will be deboarded from the a ticket had been booked for four people under a single PNR and after chart preparation only two tickets are confirmed. In that case those two people with the unconfirmed tickets can share the berth with those two people with the confirmed have reduced the Advance Reservation Period by half to 60 days from the the earlier 120 days. IRCTC has made OTP (One Time Password) verification compulsory for all online ticket bookings.(With inputs from TOI)
