Maha Kumbh 2025: Railways Rolls Out QR Code Jackets For Better Booking Experience

Praygraj is all set to welcome 40 crore devotees across the world on the occasion of Maha Kumbh 2025. While the city is gearing up for the festival, Indian railways introduced a QR code jacket system for volunteers to ensure a seamless experience for all passengers. If you are planning to witness the massive Maha Kumbh in Praygraj, scroll down to learn more details about this digital ticket booking system.

Digital Ticket Booking System

According to railway officials, “During the Mahakumbh, North Central Railway officials from Prayagraj division will be deputed on special duty donning a fluorescent green jacket embedded with a QR code at the back. Devotees can scan the QR code and download a mobile app — Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) — which will help them book unreserved tickets without having to wait in queues,” the official said.

This digital booking and payment for tickets will ensure seamless booking of tickets and will ease the crowds at the multiple railway stations during Kumbh. This system will be available on more than 560 ticket counters and will churn out around 10 lakh tickets daily. Additionally, railways have also introduced a Maha Kumbh Rail Seva 2025 app and web portal to provide all the details including guest houses, trains, helpline numbers, and so on.

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QR System For Tickets Booking

In this QR system, the railway staff will wear green jackets with QR codes, allowing devotees to directly scan and download the unreserved ticketing system app on their smartphones. This system aims to make ticket booking faster and more convenient. This system also encourages cashless transactions and promotes the usage of mobile apps for booking.

Trains Availability

The Indian railways have also scheduled 3124 special mela trains and 10,100 regular trains between January 10, 2025, to February 28, 2025, to accommodate 40 crore devotees visiting Maha Kumbh 2025. To manage the passengers, Prayagraj railway station will set up 278 ticket counters across the North Central Railway region.

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