The digital ticket introduced by the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) and the Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB) refaces payment for travel and facilitates easier access to passengers throughout the Standard Gauge Railway.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Digital ticket system transforms Tanzania’s rail travel
Source, photo: www.railwaysafrica.com

Ticket innovation enhances digital convenience

The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) and the Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB) rolled out a new ticketing solution that digitalizes the way passengers settle for transportation in Tanzania.

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The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) payment card ticket, the TRC Prepaid Card, is a hallmark in the country’s digital conversion process.

Roll-out at the John Pombe Magufuli SGR Station in the commercial capital, the program seeks to enhance movement and security in the city.

The passengers can deposit money directly and book tickets without going to station counters, thus saving congestion as well as precious time.

The prepaid card can conveniently take in and spew out money.

It also facilitates payment at cooperating institutions such as restaurants and hotels, so the traveler can make effortless payment while or after traveling.

Ticket integration supports innovation and mobility

The TRC Prepaid Card integrates perfectly with the TCB Mobile App, and travel fund managers can administer money by cell networks. This integration supports Tanzania’s overall vision of financial inclusion and facilitates the move towards the use of cashless transport.

Every purchase of ticket gets the user reward points, redeemable at their convenience for offers or services. This loyalty offering stimulates take-up while handset-to-handset payment of the same is stimulated throughout the rail network.

TRC’s project shows how innovation can define contemporary Public Transport. By merging efficiency with availability, the corporation keeps fortifying passenger satisfaction and creating a more sustainable digital future for the Tanzanian rail network.

Source, photo: www.railwaysafrica.com

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How can passengers buy a ticket for the SGR using the TRC Prepaid Card?

Passengers can load funds onto the TRC Prepaid Card and use it to purchase tickets directly at SGR stations or via the TCB Mobile App.

Can the new ticket be used outside the railway network?

Yes. The TRC Prepaid Card also works at Umoja Switch ATMs and select businesses like restaurants and hotels, offering additional convenience.

What are the benefits of the new digital ticket system?

The system saves time, reduces congestion at stations, and promotes secure, cashless payments that align with Tanzania’s national digital strategy.