From Paper to Pixels: West Central Railway’s mAadhaar Move Puts Fake IDs Out of Service

In its biggest move to add more security to commuters and avert ticketing fraud, the West Central Railway (WCR) has launched the mAadhaar mobile app to verify travelers in real-time on its network. Launched on July 5, 2025, as part of a move to avert unauthorized travel and misuse of duplicate Aadhaar cards or tickets purchased in false names.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Digital Verification: Ticket examiners will now verify passengers' identities online through the mAadhaar application in order to make sure that only valid travelers board trains.

 

QR Code-Based Checks: It is easy to simply and effectively check Aadhaar cards through QR code scanning, reducing delays and errors to a large extent.

 

Prevention of Fraud: The system is also designed for preventing and deterring fraudulent use of fake Aadhaar cards and impersonation, which is increasingly becoming a trend in rail transport.

 

Ministry Order: The Railway Ministry has instructed all the zones to introduce real-time Aadhaar authentication and initiate stern action against employees found to be working under false identities.

 

Pilot in Bhopal: It has begun in the Bhopal region of the WCR and will be extended based on its success.

 

Convenience for Passengers: The electronic process is designed to reduce boarding time, eliminate paperwork, and optimize overall passenger convenience.

 

This move is a major step towards digitalization of Indian Railways, leveraging technology to ensure safer and more transparent travel for millions.

 

Source: ANI News, Devdiscourse, LatestLY, The Hindu Business Line