Indian Railways to discontinue UTS App from Mar 1

Indian Railways has announced that it will officially discontinue the UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) mobile application from March 1, 2026, as part of its plan to streamline digital services and provide passengers with a unified ticket-booking experience. The UTS app — long used for booking unreserved tickets, season passes and platform tickets — will be phased out, and all such functionalities will be available exclusively through the new RailOne app. The railways has encouraged passengers to download and switch to the RailOne app, which will become the single official platform for all ticketing and passenger services, including unreserved, reserved and platform ticket bookings. RailOne supports existing login credentials from both the UTS and RailConnect systems, so users can continue their activities without needing to register again. Railways officials say the app offers a simplified and secure booking process with multiple payment options such as UPI, debit/credit cards, net banking and the R-Wallet. The UTS app has already seen certain features — like season ticket booking and renewal — disabled ahead of its discontinuation, though the R-Wallet balance held in UTS will remain valid and can be used on RailOne after the change. The migration to a single digital platform is intended to reduce confusion arising from multiple apps, improve user convenience and accelerate the adoption of digital ticketing across the rail network. @@@@ No single party should rule TN after 2026 polls: Krishnasamy Chennai, Feb 10: Dr. K. Krishnasamy, leader of the Puthiya Tamilagam party and Puthiya Tamizhagam founder, has stressed that no single political party should hold power alone in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters in Madurai, Krishnasamy argued that Tamil Nadu needs a coalition government in 2026 rather than one party dominating the state’s political landscape. He said that simply voting out the incumbent DMK is not enough — power must be shared among like-minded parties to ensure balanced governance and broader representation. Krishnasamy claimed that his party has significant support across the state’s 22 districts and that ordinary workers and residents are facing hardships under the current government’s policies. He criticised the DMK for failing to address basic issues such as water, electricity, transport and ration provisions, and emphasised that a coalition administration would better safeguard public welfare and accountability after the elections. The leader also highlighted ongoing negotiations with other political groups, stating that an alliance should be based on power-sharing principles, not just an attempt to oust a rival. Krishnasamy made clear that his party will fight for its share in governance and that a government formed through a coalition would be more representative of Tamil Nadu’s diverse political will. @@@