HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Aug 20: In order to promote the vision of ‘Digital India’ and facilitate cashless transactions at booking counters across the railway stations under Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), a total of 191 QR code machines have been provided at 422 locations across five divisions, namely Katihar, Rangiya, Alipurduar, Lumding, and Tinsukia. A total of 587 counters at these locations have been covered to date. Furthermore, 189 additional QR code machines are in the advanced stage of procurement and will soon be installed at selected stations. Some of the major stations equipped with QR code machines include Guwahati, Kamakhya, New Jalpaiguri, Rangiya, New Tinsukia, Katihar, New Bongaigaon, Goalpara Town, Darjeeling, Kishanganj, New Coochbehar, Ghum, and others.
The QR code-based ticketing system will allow passengers to book their tickets through various digital platforms and scan the QR code at the station to obtain their tickets without the need for physical interaction. This move is expected to reduce queues at ticket counters, minimise the use of cash, and ensure a faster and more secure ticketing process. The introduction of QR code machines for cashless ticketing is another milestone achieved by NFR in its efforts to modernise services and enhance passenger convenience. Adopting innovative technologies in ticketing systems will further make travelling easier and safer for train passengers.
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Earlier, the implementation of mobile app-based ticketing systems through the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) app had already been adopted by NFR. This app allows passengers to book unreserved tickets from the comfort of their homes using their smartphones for their planned journeys.
The ‘Digital India’ initiative aims to promote three C’s: contactless ticketing, cashless transactions, and customer convenience and experience. NFR urges all rail users to avail themselves of cashless ticketing facilities at booking counters and actively participate in this digital initiative of Indian Railways.
