New Delhi. If you do not have even a penny in your pocket and you have to book luggage by train, then there is no need to worry. Even in such a situation, your luggage may get booked. Indian Railways has started a new system, under which payment can be made through QR code at some stations. According to Railways, this system will soon be started at other stations, so that people do not face any problem in booking.
Agra Cantonment, Agra Fort, Mathura Junction of Agra Division of North Central Railway. And the facility of payment through QR code has started in the parcel office of Dholpur. In this, payment can be made through major UPI modes like Paytm, Google Pay and Phone Pay. QR devices have been installed in Agra division to promote Digital India. Since many people do not carry cash anymore. When such people go to book a parcel, they face problems. Keeping their problems in mind, this facility of payment through QR code has been started. Earlier this facility was available for booking tickets and reservations.
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Increase in parcel booking
Railways’ income is increasing in parcel booking. Income of Rs 1.31 crore was earned in October, which is about 13 percent more than the income earned in the same month last year. Similarly, an income of Rs 15.54 lakh was earned from luggage in the month of October, which is about 2.35 percent more than the income earned in the same month of last year. Agra division transported 5 tonnes of freight in October 2024, compared to 4.41 tonnes of freight in October last year. Whereas last year the revenue from freight transportation was Rs 1.45 crore, whereas in October 2024 it has increased by about 7.66 percent to Rs 1.56 crore.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 20, 2024, 11:49 IST
