Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, March 15: Passengers at Mangaluru Central Railway Station can now make use of a digital, self-operated luggage locker facility, inaugurated on Friday to improve commuter convenience and station amenities.

The self-operated, secure system aims to enhance convenience for both travellers and pilgrims, offering a modern solution for luggage storage at the station.

The lockers are available in medium, large, and extra-large sizes, with tariffs starting at Rs 40 for six hours, said an official of the operators.

“The newly installed system is user-friendly, highly secure, and designed to meet the needs of both passengers and pilgrims,” the company official added.

The facility was formally inaugurated by station manager (operating) Sumer Singh Meena, station manager (commercial) P Suresan, and other senior officials.

The lockers operating through mobile number verification via OTP, are monitored through CCTV surveillance, and accept only digital payments, ensuring safety, transparency, and ease of use for commuters.

Similar digital luggage locker facilities are already operational at KSR Bengaluru, K R Puram, Kozhikode, Chennai Central, Katpadi Junction, Tiruvannamalai, Melmaruvathur, Udupi, and Tiruchirappalli.

Sales manager of the operating company Fonzel, Shanmuga Sundaram, said the Mangaluru Central installation is the company’s 31st smart locker, powered by Durolt Smart Locker Technology.

“Built entirely on a Make-in-India ecosystem, the facility offers 24×7 automated access, OTP/QR-based authentication, cashless payments, and cloud-based monitoring,” he added.

The company also plans to expand similar smart locker facilities to Kannur, Villupuram Junction, and Nagapattinam, he said.