In yet another passenger friendly measure, rail users can now get information on expected arrival and departure timings of a train on their mobile phones besides tracking its position on a real-time basis.
The new mobile app and desktop app on Windows 8 platform for train enquiry as an enhancement to National Train Enquiry System (NTES) has been developed by Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), the IT wing of Indian Railways in consultation with and support from Microsoft. NTES is the backend system which provides information to the public about train running on near real time basis through various interfaces like nationwide unique rail enquiry number 139, website (www.trainenquiry.com), mobile interfaces, Touch Screens, face to face enquiry and Display Boards at stations.
“A strong need was felt for launching the mobile app with richer user interface keeping in view the current technology trends and which can be downloaded on the device and comfortably made use for train running related enquiries. The current mobile application has features like Spot your train with current running status, live station, rescheduled trains amongst others,” said a railway official.
CRIS, has constantly been involved in taking new initiatives and developing various applications for Railway users and interfaces for general public to provide quality information about train running and other services with enhanced user experiences. Member Traffic, Railway Board, DP Pandey while reviewing the IT projects with MD/CRIS and other officers of Railway Board and CRIS on Tuesday appreciated the mobile app developed and expressed his hope that the app will be well received by mobile users and will certainly add great value to the services.