RPF to deploy AI and machine learning technology to combat ticket touting and black marketing
2 months ago

RPF to deploy AI and machine learning technology to combat ticket touting and black marketing

The Hindu  

The Railway Protection Force is planning to integrate artificial intelligence to scrutinize booking behaviours in an effort to identify anomalies indicative of touting activities and deploy Machine Learning algorithms to detect and halt suspicious transactions in real time. “The persistent issue of ticket touting and black marketing in Indian Railways ticketing system represents a substantial challenge, particularly during peak travel periods. By monitoring suspicious activities, including bulk bookings and irregular transactions, and deploying CCTV at ticket counters, the RPF has strengthened its capacity to detect and prevent black marketing effectively, the statement said. “These efforts have led to the recovery of large quantities of illegal tickets, thereby curbing large-scale black marketing and restoring public confidence in the railway system,” the statement added.

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RPF plans to use AI and machine learning to help curb illegal online ticket booking
2 months ago

RPF plans to use AI and machine learning to help curb illegal online ticket booking

The Hindu  

For many people, booking tickets on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation online portal can be a nightmare during the weekends and festival seasons. Eswara Rao, Inspector-General of the RPF, Southern Railway, said the RPF’s cyber cells had been examining booking patterns to identify anomalies and had conducted operations targeting ticket booking centres and cybercafes. Using advanced technological tools, …

2K IDs blocked to stop scamsters from having ‘first right’ over railway tickets
2 months ago

2K IDs blocked to stop scamsters from having ‘first right’ over railway tickets

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Even after eight years since the Tatkal ticket booking scandal using illegal software on the IRCTC portal came to light in New Delhi, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and other parts of the country, the railways is unable to fully address the portal’s vulnerabilities, allowing touts and agents to continue using illegal software to book tickets, particularly on high-demand routes. On …

RPF records higher arrests for ticket touting in 2024
2 months ago

RPF records higher arrests for ticket touting in 2024

The Hindu  

The Railway Protection Force recorded a higher number of arrests in 2024 for ticket touting compared to 2023. Trains witness increased passenger demand during festivals like Deepavali and Pongal, and the multifold rise in demand is exploited through practices like ticket touting and black marketing. In 2024, the RPF registered a total of 71 cases for ticket touting, including seven …

Calls for yellow card system for train passengers after ticket prosecutions
2 months, 1 week ago

Calls for yellow card system for train passengers after ticket prosecutions

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Calls have been made for a ‘yellow card’ system for train passengers after cases of users …

Unauthorised procurement, supply of railway tickets a ‘social crime’ affecting national economy: SC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Unauthorised procurement, supply of railway tickets a ‘social crime’ affecting national economy: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that unauthorised business of procuring and supplying railway e-tickets is a “social crime” which must be stopped in its tracks and criminal action should be prompt as the national economy is affected. The verdict by a Bench headed by Justice Dipankar Datta came on two appeals from the Kerala High Court regarding procurement and …

Train tickets worth over Rs 6 lakh recovered, 14 arrested including 8 IRCTC agents
4 years, 10 months ago

Train tickets worth over Rs 6 lakh recovered, 14 arrested including 8 IRCTC agents

India TV News  

The Railway Protection Force has arrested 14 people, including eight IRCTC agents, for allegedly illegally selling e-tickets for special trains running on the Rajdhani route which began operations on May 12. The railways, in a statement, said soon after it started the AC Special trains and announced 100 pairs of additional trains which are scheduled to run from June 1, …

Rail ticket scam: After nabbing touts, now role of insiders under scanner
5 years, 9 months ago

Rail ticket scam: After nabbing touts, now role of insiders under scanner

India TV News  

After launching its biggest crackdown on railway ticket agents and touts, the Special Intelligence Branch of the Railway Protection Force is now probing the role of insiders involved in the racket which runs into several crores. Sources said that once the data relating to the booking of e-tickets and payment channels of various ticket agents across the country are made …

Amendment in Railways Act to check, penalise e-ticketing frauds
6 years, 6 months ago

Amendment in Railways Act to check, penalise e-ticketing frauds

India TV News  

In an amendment to the Railways Act, 1989, the railway is now including a provision to impose penalty on those committing e-ticketing frauds, sources said. According to the proposed amendment to the Act, a fine of more than Rs two lakh would be imposed for the offence, said sources. A ministry source said the need to include a new provision …

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