# PortRead

> Indian Railways App to write and read data to RFID tags using portable readers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/cris.rfid.portreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cris.rfid.portreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `cris.rfid.portreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Centre for Railway Information Systems
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 10,967
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2026-08-04
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cris.rfid.portreader)
- **Website:** [https://rfid.indianrailways.gov.in](https://rfid.indianrailways.gov.in/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://rfid.indianrailways.gov.in/privacyPolicy.html](https://rfid.indianrailways.gov.in/privacyPolicy.html)

## Description

"PortRead" is an official Android application by Indian Railways, developed by CRIS, that allows users to write, read, and manage data on RFID tags using portable readers. Users must log in with CRIS credentials, fill out metadata, and connect to a Bluetooth reader for tag initialization, updating, and reading. The app also enables users to send data to the server and view today's tag data. This efficient tool enhances asset tracking and management within Indian Railways.

## Rankings

- #545,782 — Overall

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cris.rfid.portreader)