Ludhiana, April 16 -- Digital payments have seen a sharp surge at Ludhiana Junction, with 20-25% of unreserved tickets and nearly 50% of reserved bookings now being processed digitally, officials said.

The shift follows the introduction of digital payment facilities by the Railways in 2024. As part of the initiative, the Ferozepur Division has set up dedicated booking windows for digital transactions at major stations, including Ludhiana Junction, to streamline ticketing, enhance transparency, and improve crowd management.

To further boost adoption, the division is running a special awareness campaign across stations from April 6 to April 23, encouraging passengers to opt for digital modes of payment and booking.

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