The RDG later confirmed that screenshots of tickets may be accepted as valid tickets if the barcode can be validated by an inspector using a scanner, but it said this is not recommended as it increases the chances of the ticket becoming obscured and unreadable.
You can scan e-tickets with your phone.The PDF will be the e-ticket, which will contain a QR code that you can scan in person at your event. You can scan the QR code with any phone that can scan a QR code.
Originally Answered: Can you take a picture of a barcode and scan it? The simple answer is yes - if the barcode scanner that you have has what is known as a 2D (two dimensional) imager as its scan engine. Barcode scanners come with two different types of scan engines.
Show Your eTicketOpen the eTicket on your mobile device and show the barcode to the conductor. You can even print your eTicket before you arrive at the station.
Can I travel without a printout of an I-ticket? No, you cannot travel without a print out of an I-ticket because if the ticket has been booked through counter then it is mandatory to carry the original ticket otherwise you will be fined as without ticket.
Your mobile phone must be able to display the ticket on your phone screen. If your phone battery has died, you will be unable to retrieve your mobile ticket. Therefore, you will have to purchase a new ticket for the journey you wish to make.