Jan 24, 2013 06:29 PM

Company Offers Phone App for Buying Train Tickets

By staff reporter Tan Min

(Beiing) – A software company introduced the first mobile phone app for buying train tickets on January 23, just ahead of the Spring Festival holiday.

UC Mobile Technology Co. said the app, called 12306 Ticket Expert, would enable users to check availability and make quick transactions with the Ministry of Railway's ticket website through their mobile phones.

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