DMRC to enable NCMC & QR ticket facility in entire Delhi Metro network by 2023

February 26, New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in its sustained efforts for implementing the indigenously developed National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) in the entire Delhi Metro network, has entered into a contract with a consortium for executing the NCMC along with upgrade of AFC system which will also enable travel through QR Tickets, Account Based Ticket & Near Field Communications (NFC) Media.

As per DMRC, “The implementation of NCMC & QR ticket will enable seamless travel by metro rails and other transport systems across the country besides retail shopping and purchases. In addition, with Mobile QR and NFC based tickets, passengers will also be able to use a mobile phone to enter or exit a metro station on its corridors.”

At present, the Airport Express Line (23 KM) of Delhi Metro from New Delhi to Dwarka Sec-21 (6 stations) is having the NCMC and QR code ticketing facility available at its stations. With the award of this contract, the remaining operational corridors of Delhi Metro will also be equipped with NCMC and QR code compliant AFC system by June 2023.