Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) has urged passengers to switch to the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) mobile app to skip long queues at counters during the ongoing festive season.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, SCR staff deployed at busy railway stations will now wear retro-reflective jackets printed with QR codes. Passengers can simply scan the code using the UTS or Rail One app to instantly purchase unreserved tickets. The staff will also assist travelers in understanding the features and benefits of the digital system.
The QR jacket drive has been launched across major stations, including Secunderabad, Kachiguda, Vijayawada, Guntur, Guntakal, Tirupati, and Nanded, covering all six divisions under SCR.
With recent relaxations in rules, commuters can now book both journey and platform tickets from their homes.
Available in multiple languages, the UTS app enables passengers to book unreserved journey, platform, and season tickets through R-Wallet, UPI, Paytm, or net banking. Notably, a 3% bonus is added for payments made via R-Wallet.
SCR said the initiative not only ensures quicker and hassle-free travel but also promotes cashless and paperless ticketing, reducing crowding at station counters.
