Short answer: yes, on the RailOne app — not on IRCTC. This confuses a lot of people, so it is worth being precise about why.
If you are looking for the UTS app, it is gone. Indian Railways discontinued it on 1 March 2026 and replaced it with RailOne. Your old UTS login and R-Wallet balance still work — see the RailOne guide.
Why IRCTC does not work for local trains
IRCTC handles reserved tickets: trains where you get a coach and a berth or seat number. The Pune–Lonavala local is an unreserved suburban service. There are no seat numbers to reserve, so it sits outside the IRCTC system entirely.
Option 1 — RailOne (the usual answer)
RailOne is Indian Railways' official app, built by CRIS and launched in July 2025. Since March 2026 it is the only app that issues unreserved mobile tickets. It is free, and the ticket it issues is valid.
- Install RailOne and sign in — your existing UTS or IRCTC Rail Connect credentials work.
- Top up the R-Wallet inside the app, or pay by UPI or card at the time of booking.
- Choose Journey Ticket → Paperless, then set your source and destination stations.
- Book, and the ticket appears in the app.
Two rules matter for paperless tickets:
- You must book while outside the station premises — the app uses a geo-fence and will refuse to issue a paperless ticket once you are on the platform.
- You must start your journey within the validity window shown on the ticket.
Option 2 — ATVM at the station
Automatic Ticket Vending Machines are installed at Pune Junction, Shivajinagar, Chinchwad and several other stations on the line. Tap your smart card, pick the destination, and the machine prints the ticket in a few seconds. During the morning peak this is normally much faster than the counter queue.
Option 3 — the booking counter
Still the fallback, still reliable, and still the only route for a first-issue season ticket or a concession ticket.
Which should you use?
- Occasional trip to Lonavala: RailOne, booked before you reach the station.
- Daily commuter: a monthly season ticket — cheaper and no booking step at all.
- Phone dead, queue long: ATVM with a smart card.
Travelling without a valid ticket on a suburban train carries a penalty that is many times the fare. On a route where a ticket costs less than a cup of chai, it is never worth the risk.