The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) has welcomed the steps taken towards smarter transportation in this year's Railway Budget.
M.N.Vidyashankar, President, IESA, said: "We are clearly inching towards a technology-driven rail dispensation. GPS-based digital display in coaches and introduction of bar-coded tickets not only bring more transparency but will also enhance security and comfort for the travelling public."
The scheme of Wi-Fi installations in 500 railway stations by next year will further reduce the country's digital gap, according to Vidyashankar.
He also feels that as the technology infrastructure gets upgraded, semiconductor companies will have a significant role to play to enable the FM radio stations to work effectively in the running trains.