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News18
20-07-2025
- News18
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Central Railway, Western Railway To Run 262 Special Trains For Konkan
Last Updated: While the Central Railway will run 192 special services, the Western Railway will run 70 such services on Konkan-bound routes To help those rushing to their hometown for Ganesh Chaturth i, the Central Railway (CR) and the Western Railway (WR) will operate 262 special trains for the festival which starts on August 27. While the Central Railway will run 192 special services, the Western Railway will run 70 such services on Konkan-bound routes. The trains will have special fares. Passengers can check the timings on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app and railway websites. 'The services have been planned keeping in mind the seasonal rush towards the Konkan region and will be operated with additional halts based on demand. Bookings for these trains have already begun through the IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) website and all computerised reservation centres," the Central Railway stated in a press release. About the Author News Desk First Published: News cities Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Central Railway, Western Railway To Run 262 Special Trains For Konkan Latest News Rapido Directors Booked For Allegedly Providing Illegal Bike Taxi Services In Mumbai Mumbai India PM Modi To Undertake A State Visit To Maldives From July 25 to 26 Telugu Cinema Mahesh Babu, Namrata Shirodkar Shower Love On Daughter Sitara's 13th Birthday | Photos Cities Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Central Railway, Western Railway To Run 262 Special Trains For Konkan World Twin Earthquakes Of Magnitude 6.5 Strike Off Russian Coast, Tsunami Alert Issued latest news
Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Indian Express
Central Railway, Western Railway to run 262 special trains during Ganesh Chaturthi festival
Written by Naresh S The Mumbai-headquartered Central Railway and the Western Railway Friday announced that they will operate 262 special trains to handle passenger rush during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. While the Central Railway will run 192 special services, the Western Railway has announced 70 such services on Konkan-bound routes. According to the Central Railway, the services will cover high-demand destinations across the Konkan region, including Sawantwadi Road, Kudal, Ratnagiri, and Pernem. Trains will run from key city stations like Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Dadar, Panvel, Thane, and Pune. The 192 specials include 40 services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Sawantwadi Road, 24 between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Ratnagiri, 24 between Panvel and Kudal, 20 between Panvel and Sawantwadi Road, 36 between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Kudal, 18 between Dadar and Ratnagiri, eight each from Thane to Kudal and Sawantwadi Road, eight between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Pernem, and six between Pune and Sawantwadi Road. 'The services have been planned keeping in mind the seasonal rush towards the Konkan region and will be operated with additional halts based on demand. Bookings for these trains have already begun through the IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) website and all computerised reservation centres,' the Central Railway stated in a press release. Meanwhile, the Western Railway stated it will run 70 Ganpati specials connecting Mumbai with parts of Goa and the southern Konkan coast. This includes 26 services between Bandra Terminus and Madgaon, 22 between Valsad and Sawantwadi Road, and another 22 between Valsad and Kudal. Railway authorities said these trains will have special fares. They also urged passengers to verify timings and stops through official channels such as the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app and railway websites before travelling. Railway authorities from both zones have requested passengers to avoid last-minute bookings and to plan their travel in advance. They also appealed to commuters to cooperate with railway staff during boarding and deboarding, especially at crowded stations along the Konkan stretch. (Naresh S is an intern with The Indian Express)
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Railways launches RailOne app for passengers: Know how to download, features, usage, and other details
RailOne App (Image source: Press Information Bureau) In a move aimed at revolutionising digital rail services for passengers, Indian Railways officially launched the RailOne mobile application on July 1, 2025. Developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), RailOne integrates all major passenger services into a single platform, addressing long-standing challenges related to fragmented service apps. The new app combines the functionalities of multiple existing platforms—such as IRCTC Rail Connect, UTSonMobile, Rail Madad, National Train Enquiry System (NTES), and Food on Track—into one unified interface. With the growing demand for real-time, simplified, and mobile-based solutions, RailOne emerges as a strategic solution for millions of train travellers in India. Available for free on both Android and iOS platforms for download, the application not only offers reserved and unreserved ticket bookings but also includes advanced tools such as live train tracking, food ordering, coach position information, PNR status updates, and refund management. Its development is part of Indian Railways' broader digital transformation agenda, aiming to enhance passenger convenience while ensuring operational efficiency. RailOne app: Book tickets, order food, and check train status RailOne eliminates the need for travellers to juggle between multiple apps. Instead of using separate platforms for bookings, food orders, or feedback, passengers can now access all services through one app. The single-sign-on feature allows users to log in using credentials from IRCTC or UTSonMobile, streamlining account access. The app enables booking for both reserved and unreserved tickets through the "Plan My Journey" tool, covering various travel classes and quotas. A filter-based booking history section helps users keep track of past reservations efficiently. RailOne app offers live train tracking and coach finder One of the key features of RailOne is real-time train tracking. Passengers can view live updates on their train's status, platform number, and expected delays. The Coach Position Finder further assists in identifying where specific coaches will halt, simplifying the boarding process at crowded stations. RailOne incorporates R-Wallet, Indian Railways' official digital wallet system. It supports secure transactions using biometric or mPIN authentication. Users can top up and manage their funds under the 'You' tab, without needing to rely on external payment gateways for every transaction. RailOne app lets you order food and supports multiple languages The app features a built-in food ordering system that lets passengers place meal orders from IRCTC-approved vendors during their journey. The integration of the Rail Madad platform means that passengers can raise complaints, track resolution status, and receive assistance all within the same app interface. Recognising India's linguistic diversity, RailOne supports multiple regional languages to ensure that passengers across different states can access railway services without language barriers. This multilingual capability aims to improve usability among first-time app users and rural passengers. Efficient refund and cancellation management RailOne offers a streamlined system for managing cancellations and refunds. Whether due to train delays, cancellations, or passenger changes, users can initiate and monitor refund requests without navigating through different applications or web pages. Tatkal booking and reservation system overhaul In parallel with RailOne's release, Indian Railways is also making significant changes to its reservation infrastructure. Beginning July 1, tatkal bookings are restricted to verified users only, requiring Aadhaar or DigiLocker verification. OTP-based authentication is also expected to be implemented by the end of July. The system for preparing waitlist charts has been extended from four hours to eight hours ahead of departure. For trains scheduled before 2 PM, final charts will be released at 9 PM on the previous day, offering travellers more clarity earlier in their journey planning. Backend enhancements to handle growing passenger demand Indian Railways has announced that by December 2025, the enhanced reservation system—being developed by CRIS—will be capable of handling 150,000 ticket bookings and four million enquiry requests per minute. These upgrades will improve system reliability, particularly during high-traffic periods such as holidays and festivals. Special features will also be introduced for students, patients, and Divyangjan (persons with disabilities), ensuring more inclusive access to railway services. Also read | Woman claims ChatGPT helped her clear Rs 20 lakh debt; here's how AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Railways launches RailOne Super App
Indian Railways has launched RailOne, a Super App integrating various railway services. This app combines features from over a dozen apps developed by CRIS, including ticket booking, train status tracking, and complaint lodging. IRCTC will continue to levy a convenience fee for reserved ticket bookings within the new application. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Indian Railways officially launched RailOne , its Super App Tuesday. The new mobile app offers a host of railway related services such as passenger ticket booking, buying platform tickets, train status tracking, and coach position identification. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation ( IRCTC ) will continue to charge a convenience fee from reserved ticket first reported in January 2024 that Indian Railways is preparing the Super app incorporates services offered by over a dozen mobile apps made by Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). These mobile apps include Rail Madad (for complaints and suggestions), UTS (booking unreserved train tickets), and National Train Enquiry System (train status), for commuters. Others like PortRead (reading and writing Radio tags), Satark (performing inspection reports), TMS-Nirikshan (inspecting Geo-location-based track assets), are for Railway set of apps come under the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation ( IRCTC ) umbrella. These include IRCTC Rail Connect ( train ticket booking and cancellation), IRCTC eCatering Food on Track (getting food delivered to train seat), and IRCTC Air (flight ticket booking).
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Railways launches new ‘super app' RailOne: Book IRCTC train tickets, track PNR, food, rail enquiry in one place - what it means for passengers
The new RailOne app will host all passenger services in one app. Indian Railways launches new 'RailOne' app: With an aim to bring more convenience to passengers, Indian Railways has launched a new 'superapp' called RailOne as a one stop app for all railway related queries and needs. The new RailOne app will host all passenger services in one app - booking IRCTC reserved, unreserved and platform tickets, tracking PNR and train status, coach position, Rail Madad and travel feedback, sources told TOI. Indian Railways travellers presently access multiple apps and websites for different services. These include IRCTC Rail Connect for booking tickets, IRCTC eCatering Food on Track for ordering meals, Rail Madad for providing feedback, UTS for purchasing unreserved tickets, and National Train Enquiry System for monitoring train movements. IRCTC Rail Connect, which holds exclusive rights for reserved ticket bookings, has surpassed 100 million downloads, establishing itself as the railway's most popular application. External travel booking platforms rely on IRCTC for train bookings, demonstrating its significant role in online railway reservations. (This story is being updated) Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
