Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today launched a mobile app to book Unreserved tickets from the app via the mobile phone . The app has been named "UTS" . The Centre for Railway Information Systems has made this apps. This app is the Android-based phone that can be downloaded by visiting the Google App Store. After the download, the user will receive an ID number, through which the railway e-wallet(electronic purse) can be created.
User need to deposit money in e-wallet then user railway unreserved (Anrijrwd) can purchase tickets. This feature to book unreserved tickets via apps will help to reduce congestion and lines. Refilling of e-wallet can be done at any railways counter or on IRCTC website via debit/credit/Online banking
Through this app, MST (MSTs) also can be renewed. Paperless electronic tickets will be available on the mobile user need to show the TTE. This feature is the pilot project in Mumbai suburban trains has been introduced. Now it is being made available for general trains. BlackBerry phones app will also available soon.
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