Good news for passengers traveling in the general coach of the railways! You no longer need to stand in line at the station to buy a ticket.

The railways have made significant updates to the UTS (Unreserved Ticket System) mobile app.

According to media reports, the distance limit for booking tickets via the UTS mobile app has been removed, allowing passengers to book train tickets from anywhere.

Previously, the limit was 20 km for suburban and 50 km for non-suburban stations, so that one could book tickets only if s/he was within 20/50 km range of the station. 

Buying tickets within 100 meters of train and station premises is still restricted though, to avoid misuse of the facility.

Sources have mentioned that booking tickets through the UTS mobile app will promote self-ticketing. It will help reduce long queues and also save paper. 

Additionally, passengers can also make payments at ticket counters using a QR code. Payments can be made through popular UPI apps like Paytm, Google Pay, and PhonePe.

Benefits of UTS Mobile App

• When purchasing tickets via the UTS mobile app and the R wallet, travelers can receive a 3% bonus.
• A 3% discount on the ticket price will be applied. These discounts will attract more travelers to use the app, improving their overall travel experience.

How to Book a General Ticket from the UTS Mobile App

• Download the App: Start by downloading the UTS app on your mobile device.

• Register: Fill in your name, mobile number, and ID card details to register in the app.

• Verify with OTP: You will receive an OTP on your mobile number. Enter this OTP to complete the sign-up process.

• Login: You will receive an ID and password on your registered mobile number. Use these credentials to log in to the UTS app.

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• Enter Travel Details: Enter the details of your journey, specifying your departure and destination points.

• Get Fare and Book: Click on “Next,” then “Get Fare,” and press the “Book Ticket” button. Choose your preferred payment method, such as R-Wallet, UPI, Net Banking, or Card.

• View or Print Ticket: Your ticket will be visible in the app. You can print the ticket if needed.

Since UPI can be used for payments, passengers will no longer worry about losing cash.

This change will also save ticket counter employees’ time spent handling cash, allowing people to get their tickets faster and ensuring complete transparency in the process.

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