POS Machines for Acceptance of EFT Transactions on Trains; One more Passenger-Friendly Initiative on Vijayawada Division

Taking forward the Digital India Mission, Indian Railways has issued POS machines for acceptance of EFT transactions through digital modes by Ticket Checking Staff.

Vijayawada Division became the first Division on South Central Railway to implement the usage of the POS machines by Ticket Checking Staff. On pilot basis, 50 POS machines have been made available to the staff and the same is being used to collect digital payments of EFT. 30 are used in sleeper and 20 in AC Coaches. The same are being used with printers and printed receipts are also being issued to the rail users.

The Division is also conducting various seminars to make the staff well versed with the procedures of the usage. The staff is well trained and has hands-on knowledge of POS machines in terms of their features, functional utility and reconciliation procedures. They are thoroughly following the compliance.

The provision of the digital payment EFT options to passengers is being monitored at the apex level. The on-field performance of digital payments through POS is being closely monitored by all concerned.

Shri P. Bhaskar Reddy, Sr. Divisional Commercial Manager is very happy with the positive response from passengers with the use of POS machines. He opined that it is rail user friendly service which also helps the staff with improved productivity. He also stated that 50 more machines are under procurement.

Shri P. Srinivas, Divisional Railway Manager, Vijayawada Division commended the Commercial Department for taking forward the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Digital India Mission. He also said that digital EFT will help passengers to travel with minimum cash.