Rail module for metro, light rail and commuter lines
The Rail module is built for high-frequency urban transit: metro, light rail, tram and commuter lines where passengers travel station-to-station without seat reservations. Publish lines and stations, set zone or flat fares, and sell single-ride, return and day-pass tickets as QR or contactless codes. It plugs into the same B2B and B2C booking engine used by every other PHPTRAVELS module, so rail, trains, buses and flights share one admin panel.
Everything needed to sell metro and commuter rail tickets online: line and station setup, zone or flat fare rules, QR ticketing, payments, and automated notifications, all managed from one back office.
Line, station & fare zone management
Add unlimited metro and light rail lines with their stations and interchange points, then price journeys by zone or as a flat fare. Unlike long-distance train travel, rail journeys are high frequency and open boarding, so there is no seat map to manage, just fast station-to-station ticketing.
Complete feature set
QR & contactless ticketing
Instant QR tickets built for tap-in/tap-out gates, delivered by email, SMS or mobile wallet.
Passes & multi-ride cards
Sell single-ride, return, day, weekly and unlimited-ride passes across any line.
Payments & multi-currency
70+ payment gateways with fares displayed in local currency for every commuter.
Admin panel & reports
Manage lines, stations, zones and passes, and export ridership and revenue reports.
B2B & B2C portals
Sell direct to commuters or through partner agents and kiosks with commission rules.
API & mobile apps
Open API to connect turnstiles and your stack, plus ready iOS/Android apps.
How the rail ticketing flow works
Passenger picks origin and destination station or line.
Single ride, return, day pass or multi-ride card.
Secure checkout through any connected gateway.
Contactless QR ticket issued instantly for gate entry.
Rail module vs generic scripts
| Capability | PHPTRAVELS Rail Module | Generic Script |
|---|---|---|
| Fare model | Zone-based and flat fares | Flat only |
| Ticket types | Single, return, day & multi-ride passes | Single ride only |
| Ticketing format | QR & contactless, gate ready | Basic PDF |
| Integrations | Open API and mobile apps | Limited |
| Reporting | Ridership, revenue, exports | Minimal |
FAQ about the Rail Module
Add the Rail module to your platform
Launch metro, light rail and commuter ticketing with zone fares, QR tickets and passes alongside your existing trains, buses and flights all from one PHPTRAVELS admin panel.