Railway Ticket Scanner using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and QR Code Generation for Waiting List Ticket Allotment

Railway systems are essential worldwide, but the ticket booking process often causes stress due to challenges such as limited trains and seats compared to passenger demand, leading to issues like ticket scalping and multiple bookings. India’s waiting list system, designed for passengers with unconfirmed tickets, needs effective seat allocation without ticket collectors’ intervention. To address these challenges, we propose a system that streamlines seat allocation and resolves related issues. This system will generate QR codes with the PNR number information for waiting list tickets of the passengers currently boarding the train. GSM technology is used to send the QR codes to the passenger’s mobile number. The QR code will contain comprehensive details about the passenger’s journey, securely stored in the cloud for seat allocation. In the general compartment of trains, onboard scanners will read QR codes, sending this data to the cloud to confirm which passengers are on board. The cloud system will process this information and allocate seats based on availability and priority. Once seats are allocated, passengers will receive notifications about their seat confirmations. This innovative approach ensures efficient, reliable, and digital seat allocation for waiting list passengers. By leveraging digital technology, the system reduces the workload of ticket checkers, potentially lowering corruption and human errors in seat allocation. This digital solution marks a significant improvement over traditional methods, promising enhanced efficiency and transparency in Indian railway operations.