QR Code Payment to Purchase Train Ticket Introduced at All Stations in Palakkad Division Including Mangalore

The Palakkad division of Southern Railway has introduced Quick Response (QR) code-based payment system at all the 85 railway stations of the division, allowing passengers to purchase railway tickets with ease. The QR code-based payment system enables passengers to make quick digital payments using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mode directly at Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) counters. With 104 machines deployed across the division, the user-friendly system is designed to streamline the ticket purchasing process by reducing dependency on physical cash transactions. Through this, passengers can buy general-class tickets, reserved tickets, unreserved journey tickets, and platform tickets more efficiently, ensuring a smoother travel experience.

Along with the QR code system for ticketing, the division has equipped 25 stations with 63 Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs). The ATVMs, which are standalone touch screen based booths, allow passengers to purchase tickets without the need for smart cards or cash.