IRCTC launches Swarail app: All you need to know

Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched SwaRail, a mobile app designed to integrate almost all railway services under a single digital umbrella. Developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), SwaRail is available for testing (version v127) on Android users via the Google Play Store. While it’s not presently available in the Apple App Store, the app’s arrival represents a major step towards simplifying how India speaks to its railways.

SwaRail is being promoted as a “SuperApp”-and not before time. From reservation of tickets and information about trains to eating, tourism packages, and live tracking, the app brings the whole passenger ecosystem together in one integrated interface. It supplants the fragmented experience offered by numerous apps, most of which are inadequate when it comes to delivering on their promise of a hassle-free and smooth journey.

HOW SWARAIL STANDS OUT AMONG THE REST IS THAT IT OFFERS SIMPLE ACCESS:

• You can log in using your IRCTC credentials or create a new account through its Single Sign-On (SSO) feature.
• The app features a clean, modern dashboard that allows you to do everything from checking your PNR status and ordering a meal to browsing station and tourist services, all without needing to switch tabs or log in repeatedly.
• Additionally, the app includes live train tracking, which is an essential feature for anyone who has ever been stuck on a platform without proper updates. It provides real-time information about train status, delays, and platform numbers, making your journey much less uncertain.

SwaRail aims to be an end-to-end travel aid, not a booking tool. By adding features like hotel reservations, sightseeing packages, and travel insurance, IRCTC makes a greater digital footprint in India’s broader travel industry.

The app is currently available for Android phones only. iPhone users will have to wait until they release the iOS version. Also, since it is in open beta mode, the user might experience the occasional glitch or quirky interface as it is being ironed out.

SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA