Railways Rule Update: Photo ID is Now Mandatory on General Category Tickets Booked Through RAILONE App
Udaipur, July 11, 2026 | Railway Rules Update News: The Indian Railways has made it mandatory to carry a Photo ID while traveling in the General (Unreserved) section of Indian Railways, if the ticket has been purchased via RAILONE App. While this requirement is already in place for reserved sections, it has now become mandatory for passengers in the General coaches to carry a Photo ID with them. Railways News Update
Counter Tickets vs RAILONE App
For passengers who are purchasing the General category, the Photo ID will not be mandatory, but for passengers who have purchased the General category ticket through the RAILONE App, the Photo ID is compulsory. Railways Travel News Update
Rules for Tickets Booked via RAILONE App
- Tickets booked through RAILONE App carry a 3% discount
- General Category ticket has to be booked before the train departs
- It will be valid only on the mobile device used to book the ticket
- Screenshot or WhatsApp image of the ticket is not valid
- Photo ID is compulsory
- Discount will be extended till August 24, 2028
The Railway zones across India have begun to address this change and educate travellers about the new regulations. Udaipur Railways News
