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Rail Parcels – Railway Parcel Management Software
Booking, manifests, GST billing, QR tracking and proof of delivery for Indian Railway parcel lease holders.
Railway parcel management software
One platform to run your railway parcel business
Rail Parcels is purpose-built software for Indian Railway parcel lease holders (SLR and parcel van). Bookings, auto-generated loading manifests, GST billing, e-way bills, QR code parcel tracking and proof of delivery all run from one cloud dashboard.
Rail Parcels is built and powered by Abacus Consultancy Services, with teams in Mumbai and Indore.
Problems it solves
- Manual booking processes and Excel-based manifests
- No multi-city parcel tracking and no proof of delivery
- GST and e-way bill compliance burden
- Revenue leakage and weight mismatches
- Managing multiple trains, routes and cities
Features
Built for Indian Railway parcel operators
QR parcel tracking
Every parcel gets a QR label at booking, scanned at loading and unloading by phone camera or handheld scanner. Track parcels across cities in real time.
Automatic manifests
Loading manifests generated automatically by train, day or month, with capacity tracked against SLR and parcel van limits.
GST & accounting
GST billing, e-way bills, an advance collection ledger and trip margin reports.
Offline-first mobile app
Station supervisors scan parcels, enter weights and record loading without Wi-Fi; data syncs when connectivity returns.
Weight checks & POD
Alerts when weight varies by more than 2 kg, and proof of delivery with photos, timestamp and consignee confirmation.
Roles & self-service
Role-based access for lease holders, supervisors and customers, a customer booking portal and booking slips on WhatsApp.
How it works
From booking to delivery
- Customer creates an orderThrough the self-service portal or at the counter.
- Lease holder confirmsThe booking lands in the lease holder’s dashboard for review.
- Manifest generatedThe loading manifest is created automatically.
- Supervisor loadsParcels are scanned and weighed at the platform.
- Consignee receivesThe consignee is notified on arrival, with proof of delivery.
Plans
Rail Parcels is billed per lease, with a free Operations plan and paid Accounting and Marketing plans. The site also lists upcoming SLR and parcel van lease auctions on IREPS by station, city or train.
See also our logistics & supply chain and GPS fleet tracking solutions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is Rail Parcels for?
Rail Parcels is for Indian Railway parcel lease holders who run SLR or parcel van leases, together with their station supervisors and customers.
How does parcel tracking work?
Each parcel gets a QR code label at booking. Supervisors scan it at loading and unloading with a phone camera or handheld scanner, and customers track it in real time on the self-service portal.
Does it work without internet at the station?
Yes. The mobile app is offline-first: scanning, weight entry and loading work without Wi-Fi and sync when connectivity returns.
Does Rail Parcels handle GST and e-way bills?
Yes. It includes GST billing, e-way bill generation, an advance collection ledger and trip margin reporting.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Operations plan is free; Accounting and Marketing plans are paid per lease. See railparcels.com for current pricing.
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