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The Ministry of Digital Development proposed to allow passengers to use a passport QR code from the State Services application instead of a traditional paper document. This initiative aims to simplify the identification process when boarding an intercity bus, train or plane. To present it, it will be enough to show a QR code, which employees can scan from a mobile device. The draft amendments to the government decree have already been published for public discussion. The Russian Railways holding is actively studying the possibility of introducing such a system.> Together with the involved structures and departments, the Russian Railways holding is studying the possibility of identifying passengers when boarding a train using a two-dimensional bar code (QR code) from the mobile application Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services as an additional option, the press service of Russian Railways reported. The Ministry of Transport also supports this initiative, noting that it will simplify the passport control procedure for passengers and increase the overall level of comfort when traveling. At the same time, the ministry emphasized that the opportunity to present a paper passport will remain. Expert opinions and implementation timeframes The expert community is generally positive about the prospects for digitalization. Alexander Starovoitov, a member of the presidium of the Transport Security Association, said: If the topic of identification corresponds to cybersecurity issues, then I have a positive attitude towards such an initiative. I am for digitalization to make life easier for citizens. The exact timing of the introduction of QR codes has not yet been determined. The Ministry of Transport explained that the project requires detailed study with all relevant departments.> It is important to guarantee the uninterrupted operation of the proposed technology, the complete protection of personal data of passengers, and also to ensure the creation of uniform standards for the implementation and use of QR codes from the State Documents service when boarding transport for all participants in the process. After solving these problems, it will be possible to talk about specific terms for the implementation of the tool, the department summarized. Biometrics on trains: the next step In addition QR codes, another technological innovation is expected in transport: boarding a train using biometrics. Deputy General Director of JSC Russian Railways Ivan Kolesnikov previously announced plans to introduce this system in the near future. According to the latest data, the pilot launch of biometric landing is planned for the first quarter of 2026. The first routes will be high-speed trains Moscow - Ivanovo and Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod. Thus, already next year, train passengers can immediately receive two new options for passing control: a QR code and biometrics. The press service of the Ministry of Transport emphasized: Our joint task is to guarantee people the maximum possible range of convenient and affordable alternatives when going through control while traveling.
