Indian Railways to replace 1986 reservation system with new digital platform from August 2026
Indian Railways will replace its old Passenger Reservation System (PRS) that has been used since 1986. The new upgraded platform will start working from August 2026. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress and told officials to make the change smooth so passengers face no trouble.
What are the benefits of the new reservation system?
The new system is built with modern technology to handle a much higher number of online bookings. Since nearly 88% of tickets are now booked online, the railway needs a faster and stronger system. This update will increase booking speed and overall capacity for millions of passengers.
How is the RailOne app performing?
The RailOne app, launched in July 2025, has seen huge growth in one year. It now has over 3.5 crore downloads and handles a large number of daily bookings.
| Booking Type | Daily Average Bookings |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Tickets | 7.2 Lakh |
| Reserved Tickets | 2.09 Lakh |
| Total Daily Bookings | 9.29 Lakh |
What is the new AI waitlist feature?
Indian Railways introduced an AI-based tool to predict if a waitlisted ticket will get confirmed. The accuracy of this tool improved from 53% to 94% in 2026, which helps passengers plan their travel better. This is part of a larger digital push that includes the Kavach safety system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
नया रिजर्वेशन सिस्टम कब से लागू होगा?
नया Passenger Reservation System अगस्त 2026 से लागू होगा, जिसे पुराने 1986 के सिस्टम की जगह लाया जाएगा।
RailOne ऐप के अब तक कितने डाउनलोड हुए हैं?
जुलाई 2025 में लॉन्च हुए RailOne ऐप के अब तक 3.5 करोड़ से ज्यादा डाउनलोड हो चुके हैं।