Indian Railways has introduced a new RailOne season ticket booking facility that allows registered users to book season tickets for other eligible passengers. The feature makes it easier for families and regular commuters to manage multiple season tickets through a single RailOne account.
Under the new facility, an eligible registered user can book a season ticket for themselves and up to five additional passengers, allowing one account to manage tickets for a maximum of six eligible travellers.
What Is the New RailOne Season Ticket Booking Facility?
The new RailOne facility allows a registered user to book season tickets for eligible passengers in addition to booking one for themselves.
This can be particularly useful for families and groups of regular commuters who travel frequently between the same stations. Instead of each passenger completing a separate booking process, an eligible adult can manage multiple season ticket bookings through one RailOne account.
How Many Passengers Can Be Booked Through One RailOne Account?
One registered RailOne user can book season tickets for:
- Themselves
- Up to five additional eligible passengers
- A maximum of six passengers through one account
The required passenger details must be provided when booking a ticket for another traveller.
Who Can Book a Season Ticket on RailOne?
The facility has specific age requirements for both the registered user and the passenger.
- The registered RailOne user must be at least 18 years old to book a season ticket for themselves.
- A season ticket can be booked for another eligible passenger who is at least five years old.
- The passenger’s required details must be entered during the booking process.
- The ticket is linked to the passenger for whom it has been issued and remains subject to applicable Indian Railways rules.
RailOne Season Ticket Validity Rules
Passengers should pay attention to the validity date when booking a season ticket through RailOne because the validity can differ depending on whether the ticket is booked for the registered user or another passenger.
Season Ticket Booked for Yourself
A season ticket booked for the registered user can become valid on the same day, after the required geographical verification has been completed.
Season Ticket Booked for Another Passenger
When a season ticket is booked for another passenger, the ticket becomes valid from the following day.
Therefore, commuters booking tickets for family members or other passengers should check the validity date before planning their journey.
What Is an Indian Railways Season Ticket?
An Indian Railways season ticket is intended for eligible passengers who regularly travel between two specified stations.
Instead of purchasing an individual ticket for every journey, eligible commuters can use a season ticket for multiple journeys during its validity period.
Season tickets can be useful for regular commuters travelling on eligible suburban and non-suburban routes. The applicable route, validity period, eligibility requirements and other conditions continue to be governed by Indian Railways rules.
What Information Is Required to Book a Season Ticket for Another Passenger?
When booking a season ticket for another passenger through RailOne, the required details of that passenger need to be provided.
The season ticket is issued in the passenger’s details and is intended to be used by that passenger in accordance with applicable railway rules.
This means passengers should ensure that the information entered during booking is accurate.
RailOne Digital Season Ticket and QR Code
The RailOne digital season ticket contains passenger-related information along with a QR code that can be used for verification during travel.
Passengers should carry the actual issued digital or printed ticket when travelling.
A booking receipt or payment confirmation alone is not a valid travel document. Commuters should therefore make sure they can access the issued season ticket while travelling.
Why Is the New RailOne Feature Useful for Families?
The ability to book season tickets for multiple passengers through one account can simplify ticket management for families and regular commuters.
For example, an adult registered user can manage eligible season ticket bookings for family members instead of requiring each passenger to complete the booking process separately.
This can make the process more convenient for households with multiple members who regularly travel by train.
What Other Services Are Available on RailOne?
RailOne brings several Indian Railways services together in one digital platform.
Depending on the service and passenger requirements, RailOne provides access to facilities such as:
- Reserved ticket booking
- Unreserved ticket booking
- Platform ticket booking
- Train enquiries
- PNR-related services
- Season ticket services
The addition of multiple-passenger season ticket booking further expands the ticketing facilities available through the platform.
RailOne Season Ticket Booking: Key Rules at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Registered user age | 18 years or above |
| Minimum passenger age | 5 years |
| Additional passengers | Up to 5 |
| Maximum passengers managed | 6, including the registered user |
| Ticket for registered user | Can become valid on the same day after required geographical verification |
| Ticket for another passenger | Valid from the following day |
| Ticket format | Digital or printed ticket |
| Verification | QR code available on digital ticket |
| Booking receipt | Not sufficient as a travel document |
| Applicable routes | Eligible suburban and non-suburban routes |
