(a) whether the Government plans to launch e-tickets;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is an apprehension of misusing the e-tickets; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Government plans to launch e-tickets;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is an apprehension of misusing the e-tickets; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R.VELU)
(a): to (b) : Yes, Sir. A pilot project is proposed to be started on selected pairs
of Shatabdi Express trains. It will enable the passengers to get their reservations
booked through Internet and occupy their reserved seats on the basis of a computer-generated slip.
(c) to (d): The pilot project will be launched with adequate safeguards, to protect the
interests of the railways and passengers, as under:
(i) Passenger will be required to carry an identity card.
(ii Computer reservation system software will have additional safeguard inbuilt.
(iii) Refund safeguards have also been stipulated in the scheme.