Planning a festive season trip? indian Railways has announced a special Round Trip Scheme allowing passengers to save 20% on fares when booking both onward and return tickets together.
1. Who Can Avail the Discount?
- The offer applies to all trains under the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) category.
- Travel dates must match the scheme window:
Onward Journey: october 13 – 26, 2025
Return Journey: november 17 – december 1, 2025
- Same class, stations, and number of passengers must be maintained for both tickets.
2. Booking Through RailOne App
The RailOne app makes booking simpler with multiple services like ticketing, live train tracking, food ordering, and cab booking.
Steps to Book:
Download & Login – Install RailOne on Android or iOS, log in via mPIN/biometric.
Select Scheme – Go to "Avail Festive Package".
Book Onward Journey – Enter stations, choose travel date (Oct 13-26), confirm payment, get PNR.
Book Return Journey – Choose "Book Return Ticket (20% Discount)" and select return date (Nov 17 – Dec 1).
Make Payment – Discount applied instantly to return fare.
3. Booking via Offline Counters
- Passengers can also avail the 20% discount at railway ticket counters.
- Separate bookings do not qualify for the discount.
4. Why This Offer is Valuable
- Festivals like Dussehra and Diwali see huge passenger traffic.
- Encourages advance bookings, reducing last-minute rush.
- Families and long-distance travelers can enjoy significant savings.
5. Extra Perks of RailOne App
- Real-time train status
- Meal ordering
- Taxi booking
These features make travel smoother and more convenient during the festive season.
6. Final Takeaway
The 20% round-trip discount is a festive gift from indian Railways.
- Book via RailOne app or offline counters.
- Plan your trips between Oct 13 – Dec 1, 2025.
- Save money and travel smart during Dussehra and Diwali.
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