IoT based Smart Digital System for TTE, Passengers, Pantry Services and Security Personnels

Abstract

The working of whole railway system in India is very complex and suffocated that there is an urgent need for reducing its complexity in order to increase efficiency. The intention of this paper is to present the idea on digitalization of chart system in railways, adding new services and also improving some of the existing facilities. This proposed system will use handheld device which extensively uses railway servers, Aadhaar database and Wi-Fi facilities at major stations. Main features are smarter allotment of vacant seats during the journey both by TTE (Train Ticket Examiner) and wait, RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation)-listed passengers. By proper back end support of server, pantry authorities, security personnel and smart phone application, the whole experience of journey will become satisfactory, secure and efficient for both passengers and administration. It also includes tailored feedback and grievance redressal system for seat allotment, pantry services and payment, security and overall journey experience. In the system, cutting edge IoT based technology, electronics, innovative smart phone application facility and intention to elevate the experience of train journey to a whole new level is focused. This proposed system includes a device which uses Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, fingerprint scanner, QR code scanner, and touch keypad.