Bhubaneswar, Oct. 8 -- The Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) has recorded significant growth in digital ticketing during the first six months of the current financial year.
According to ECoR sources, overall sales through the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) rose by 7.8percent, reflecting growing passenger confidence in digital booking modes.
Ticket sales via Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) increased by 34.8percent, while mobile ticketing surged by 85 percent compared to the previous year.
The figures indicate a steady shift toward digital adoption, reducing dependency on physical counters and enhancing convenience for passengers.
The rising preference for digital platforms has made train travel smoother, fast...