May 24, 2024: The option to purchase tickets using UPI was launched on May 21, 2024, for the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade segment of Kolkata Metro‘s East-West Corridor. Previously available on the Sector V-Sealdah segment, this facility will soon extend to the North-South Line, New Garia-Ruby section of the Orange Line, and Joka-Taratala section of the Purple Line.
UPI ticketing was initially rolled out at Sealdah station on the East-West Line on May 7. To use UPI for ticket purchases, commuters need to scan the QR code displayed on the dual display board at ticket counters after the ticketing officer inputs the destination station. Additionally, from May 21, UPI payment is available for automatic smart card recharges at ASCRMs located in Howrah Maidan and Howrah stations on Green Line-2.
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