{"id":6597,"date":"2026-03-16T07:50:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=6597"},"modified":"2026-03-16T07:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:50:36","slug":"indian-railways-suspend-uts-app-from-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/blog\/indian-railways-suspend-uts-app-from-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Railways to Shut Down UTS App from March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"352\">The UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) mobile app was launched by Indian Railways on December 27, 2014\u00a0to make ticket booking easier for passengers. Through this app, travelers could conveniently book unreserved train tickets, season passes, and platform tickets using their mobile phones without standing in long queues at railway stations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"758\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Now, Indian Railways has announced that the UTS mobile app will be discontinued from March 1, 2026. After the service stops, passengers will need to use the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"560\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RailOne<\/span><\/span>\u00a0app<\/strong>\u00a0for booking unreserved tickets and other related railway services. The national transporter has advised all users to switch to the new platform to continue accessing these facilities smoothly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"758\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Travel Easier with the New\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RailOne<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Passenger Service App<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"434\">The\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RailOne<\/span><\/span>\u00a0app, often called Indian Railways\u2019 super app, brings multiple passenger services together on one platform. With a simple and easy-to-use interface, travelers can book unreserved tickets, season tickets, and platform tickets, along with accessing services related to reserved ticket bookings. This single app is designed to make railway services more convenient for passengers.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2RailOne.webp\" alt=\"Indian Railways\" width=\"570\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2RailOne.webp 570w, https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2RailOne-300x134.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"927\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The application has been developed by the\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Centre for Railway Information Systems<\/span><\/span>\u00a0(CRIS), the technology arm of\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Indian Railways<\/span><\/span>. According to an official statement from CRIS, the services currently available on the\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">UTS on Mobile<\/span><\/span> app have now been moved to the RailOne app. The UTS app will stop working from March 2026, and passengers are encouraged to download the RailOne app to continue using railway ticketing services.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"927\"><strong>Indian Railways Gives 3% Bonus for Unreserved Tickets on\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RailOne<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"394\">Passengers who book unreserved train tickets\u00a0using the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.cris.aikyam&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RailOne<\/span><\/span>\u00a0app<\/a>\u00a0can get a 3% discount when they pay through digital payment methods. This offer applies to payments made using UPI, debit cards, credit cards, net banking, and other online payment options on the RailOne platform, making ticket booking more affordable and convenient for travelers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"747\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">According to the\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ministry of Railways<\/span><\/span>, passengers who use the R-Wallet for booking unreserved tickets will continue to receive the existing 3% cashback bonus as before. The 3% discount offer for digital payments on the RailOne app is available for\u00a0six months, starting from January 14, 2026, to July 14, 2026<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"747\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Frequently Asks Questions for\u00a0Indian Railways to Shut Down UTS App<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"341\"><strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"192\">Q. When will the UTS app stop working?<\/strong><br data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"195\" \/><strong>A.<\/strong>The UTS on Mobile app will be discontinued from March 1, 2026. After this date, passengers will not be able to use the app for ticket booking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"583\"><strong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"399\">Q. Why is Indian Railways shutting down the UTS app?<\/strong><br data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"402\" \/><strong>A.<\/strong>Indian Railways is closing the UTS app to move its services to the new <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RailOne<\/span><\/span>\u00a0app, which will provide multiple passenger services in one platform.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"757\"><strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"637\">Q. Which services were available on the UTS app?<\/strong><br data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"640\" \/><strong>A.<\/strong>Passengers could book unreserved train tickets, season tickets, and platform tickets using the UTS on Mobile app.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"931\"><strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"823\">Q. Which app should passengers use after the UTS app closes?<\/strong><br data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"826\" \/><strong>A.<\/strong>Passengers should download and use the RailOne app to book tickets and access other railway services.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1143\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"996\">Q. What will happen to the R-Wallet balance in the UTS app?<\/strong><br data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\" \/><strong>A.<\/strong>Passengers can transfer or use their R-Wallet balance on the RailOne app by logging in with the same mobile number used in the UTS app.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1143\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Why\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RailRecipe<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Is the Best App or Website to Book Food on Train<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3RailOne.webp\" alt=\"Indian Railways\" width=\"570\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3RailOne.webp 570w, https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3RailOne-300x134.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"472\">Rail travel becomes more enjoyable when you have fresh and tasty\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/\">food on train<\/a>, and RailRecipe makes it simple to order meals during your journey. RailRecipe is one of the best platforms to book\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.railrecipe.com\/\">food in train<\/a>\u00a0because it offers a wide variety of dishes from trusted restaurants at many railway stations across India. Passengers can easily choose their favorite meals and get them delivered directly to their seat at the right station.To order quickly, download the RailRecipe\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.railrecipe.railrecipe_final\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android app<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/railrecipe-order-food-on-train\/id6467556517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS app<\/a>\u00a0and book your meal in just a few steps. The service is easy, fast, and convenient for every traveler. If you prefer booking by phone, you can also call the toll-free number\u00a0<strong>8448440386<\/strong>\u00a0to order food on train anytime during your journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) mobile app was launched by Indian Railways on December 27, 2014\u00a0to make ticket booking easier for passengers. 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