India, Dec. 16 -- The surge in the number of illegal vendors at platforms and in running trains has prompted the Pune railway division to introduce QR code-based identity cards for authorised food and other vendors so that passengers can scan the same for details and verify whether or not the vendor is authorised.

Currently, there are around 230 train operations being carried out from Pune railway station with more than 2 lakh passengers travelling. The number of train operations had reduced during the Covid-19 pandemic but has increased once again.

Over 300 unauthorised vendors have been caught selling food and other items at Pune railway station and in running trains in the past one year. Passengers have lodged several complaints in t...