Now, a mobile ticketing app for hassle free train ride

The Western Railways has launched a new mobile ticketing app in Mumbai that will facilitate hassle free travel for 75 lakh daily suburban commuters.

This paperless ticket system will be available on the Western Railway's suburban system between Churchgate and Dahanu Road from today, PTI reported, citing a senior railway official.

The official added that app will be initially accessible on Android and Windows smartphones but will be soon extended to other platforms such as iOS.

"To avail the facility, users will have to first download the latest version of UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) mobile ticket app from 'Playstore' (on their phones). Those who have the app will just have to upgrade it," he said.

Briefing on the working of the app, the officer said users will not have to stand in the queue or visit automated ticket vending machine (ATVM) kiosk at stations to get the ticket as soft copy of the same will be made available on their smartphones.

He said the transaction will be done through R-wallet, a payment system to book unreserved ticket through mobiles.

This app facility is the result of the efforts of railway officials who wanted to bring in the use of technology, the official said.

The Central Railways officials said they may start the service by August 15 this year after seeing the response of Western Railways commuters.

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