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Thursday, 29 September 2016
waitlisted
22:46
TRANSFER OF VACANT BERTHS FOR OPTIMAL UTILISATION OF BERTHS
TRANSFER OF VACANT BERTHS FOR OPTIMAL UTILISATION OF BERTHS
Indian Railway is introducing the facility of transfer of berths remaining vacant after second charting at the train originating station to the next and subsequent stations for clearing the waitlisted passengers at such stations.
·The PRS system will automatically allot vacant berths available at the originating stations after preparation of second chart to the subsequent stations where waitlisted passengers are available. The passenger will get SMS on his registered mobile indicating the coach and berth number allotted. This will help passengers boarding at road side stations to get confirmed berths. Presently they get their berths confirmed only if confirmed berths from the pooled quota (PQ) allotted to the station are cancelled.
·The TTEs will be able to allot vacant berths on board after departure of the train only upto the next station where quota is available for the train. In case no person boards the train at the next station he can further allot/extend the same to the next quota station.
·At present about 3 lakh berths per year go unutilised while there may be demand at intermediate stations. This system will help in better utilization of available berths at the time of departure of trains from the originating station and also reduce the discretion available with TTEs in allotting the berths.
Source:PIBNEWS
Thursday, 14 July 2016
SMS
08:00
Send an SMS to clean train coaches
Send an SMS to clean train coaches
Guwahati: The NF Railway has started an SMS-based coach-cleaning system in mail and express trains originating from Guwahati which don't have on-board housekeeping service.
NF Railway CPRO Pranav Jyoti Sharma said, "The facility is available between 6 am and 10 pm. On receipt of the SMS, the division through which the train is passing would be immediately alerted so that the cleaning requirement can be attended at the next nominated station. Passengers are requested to avail the newly introduced facility," the CPRO said.
Passengers having confirmed journey tickets may ask the cleaning staff to attend their coach by sending an SMS to 58888. Alternatively, they can enter the PNR number at www.cleanmycoach.com. Passengers also have an option of downloading an android mobile app CLEANMYCOACH INDIAN RAILWAYS for sending their requests. The software named OBSERVE (On Board Services) will forward the request to mobile phone of the cleaner present in the particular train directly.
Source:TOI
Friday, 6 May 2016
SMS
09:15
Railways dismisses reports of data leak from IRCTC site
Railways dismisses reports of data leak from IRCTC site
There is no hacking nor any leakage of IRCTC ticketing website and everything is safe'
Railways today dismissed reports about the leak of email and mobile numbers from user profile data of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) e-ticketing system and said everything is safe and secure.
There is no hacking nor any leakage of IRCTC ticketing website and everything is safe, Railway Board Member (Traffic) Mohd Jamshed told PTI.
He was replying to a query about reports citing cyber officials in Maharashtra regarding alleged leak of email and mobile numbers from user profile data of IRCTC e-ticketing system.
He said the security system has already been reviewed twice in the recent past.
Railways constituted a committee comprising cyber experts and vigilance officials from IRCTC and Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) on May 3 to check the possible theft of data and found no such case.
“The committee has submitted the preliminary reports and there is no leakage. We are constantly monitoring it,” Jamshed said.
The e-ticketing system is managed in-house by CRIS, the IT arm of Indian Railways. The data centre is in the premises of CRIS. According to Railways, the report of possible theft of data came to light on May 2 and a thorough investigation was carried out to ascertain its veracity. However, no such incident was detected by technical teams of CRIS and IRCTC.
The data of e-ticketing system can be broadly divided into two categories — sensitive information like debit/credit card details, login ID, passwords, which could cause potential financial risk. PAN card detail is not required for booking e-ticket. No sensitive data is alleged to have been leaked.
It is clarified that other data like mobile numbers and email ids is available with a large number of electronic service providing entities such as e-commerce firms and telemarketers.
Email and mobile numbers have to be shared with service providers for providing catering services, cab services, hotel bookings, SMS services etc. Till now, leak of data through none of the service providers of IRCTC has been established.
E-ticketing website has been working normally thereby eliminating any chances of unauthorized interference, IRCTC said.
Source:The Hindu
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
SMS
19:43
Indian Railways sets Target for Bio-Toilet Installations in Trains
Indian Railways sets Target for Bio-Toilet Installations in Trains
Pune: The railway board has taken up the task of ensuring all railway coaches meet this financial year’s target of installing bio-toilets in coaches. Zonal railway offices will be required to submit monthly progress reports to the board.
In Pune division, 475 bio toilets have been installed in 156 coaches. Besides, a ‘clean my coach’ SMS facility has been successfully started on Pune-Jammutavi-Jhelum express. Officials say they get about 50 SMSs every day.
Discharge on tracks is an environmental concern and creates problem for railway workmen. The environment-friendly toilets are expected to ensure zero discharge on tracks. While all new coaches are now fitted with bio-toilets, the existing ones have been retrofitted.
In his maiden budget speech in February, railway minister Suresh Prabhu had said that the railways intend to install 17,000 more bio-toilets in coaches this year. The minister said the railways have already installed over 17,300 such toilets.
While the target is for installing 17,000 units, the zonal railways had placed demands for only over 8,800 units, as per a circular issued by the railway board in the month of July. The board has advised railways and production units to take necessary steps for exceeding the target of 17,000 toilets. It has also asked zonal offices to expedite the procurement process and finish installation work at the earliest.
The ‘clean my coach’ SMS facility has been well received in Pune. Posters have been put in all coaches of Jhelum express. If a cleaning facility is required, the passenger has to dial the PNR number and send it to 56677. The on board house keeping services is expected to respond quickly. After the work is done, the passenger receives a code number, which he has to send back to 56677 to confirm the work is done. Railway officials said the facility will be extended to other trains too.
The Jhelum express has been provided with garbage disposal facility. Railway officials said it is helping them keep the coaches clean.
Friday, 26 June 2015
train cancelled
06:53
Indian Railways launches SMS based Alert Service for Cancelled Trains
Indian Railways launches SMS based Alert Service for Cancelled Trains
New Delhi: Ministry of Railways has started yet another passenger friendly measure on pilot basis, under which SMS messages would be sent to passengers informing about train cancellation in case the train in which they have booked their tickets for is cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances. Under this pilot project, the SMS messages are being sent to those passengers who are boarding at originating station. At a later stage, this will be extended to cover enroute station also. This exclusive SMS based service has been commenced on all India basis.
The SMS will be sent to their respective mobile numbers entered by them in reservation slips while buying tickets from PRS counters or while purchasing online e-tickets. The cancellation information would be sent quite in advance to the passengers for their convenience so that it may help them plan alternative arrangement in time. To avail this facility, passengers are advised to invariably mention their mobile numbers on the reservation slips.
The software for this service has been developed by Center for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), the information technology (IT) arm of the Indian Railways.
Friday, 22 May 2015
SMS
08:18
Soon,New Mobile App for commuter Security without Internet
Soon,New Mobile App for commuter Security without Internet
After introducing an app to buy suburban tickets, Southern Railway is planning to develop an app to enhance passenger security. It will be on the lines of the one developed by the Central Railway and Western Railway for suburban commuters in Mumbai. The public transport app called m-Indicator, aimed primarily at women, was launched in January. The move to develop an app comes after instructions from the Railway Board that all railway zones should develop apps for passengers to access services of Railway Protection Force (RPF). Currently, passengers use helplines. A senior railway official said, “We are trying to rope in a few private app developers. The idea is to improve upon the one available for commuters in Mumbai. Our requirements are different, so we need more features.” The commuter security feature of the app does not require internet to function. It sends out SMSes to RPF when a commuter presses a panic button and a call is connected automatically. RPF will be able to track the commuter and send a team for assistance. “There is no deadline set for completing it but we are trying to get it done in a few months. The app will take time to be developed as it needs customisation to suit the needs of Chennai commuters. These changes and improvements are being decided upon,” he added. More than 10 lakh commuters use suburban trains in Chennai.
Saturday, 2 May 2015
SMS
18:46
E-CATERING SERVICES OF IRCTC AVAILABLE IN 14 CENTRAL RAILWAY TRAINS
2015/4/26
30-04-2015
E-CATERING SERVICES OF IRCTC AVAILABLE IN 14 CENTRAL RAILWAY TRAINS
As a part of Railways’ endeavour to offer wide variety to passengers to choose from, IRCTC has started e-catering services on 138 trains out of 143 trains approved by Railway Board. Out of 138 trains, 14 trains are originating or terminating on Central Railway. The list of trains is given below:
12201/12202 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Kochuveli Garib Rath Express
12187/12188 Jabalpur-Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai Garib Rath Express
11035/11036 Dadar-Mysore Sharavati Express
11057/11058 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Amritsar Express
22629/22630 Dadar-Tirunelveli Express
15017/15018 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Gorakhpur Express via Allahabad
15029/15030 Pune-Gorakhpur Express
Recently delivering of pizzas has also been introduced at 12 stations initially, which has now been extended to 29 more stations including CST Mumbai, Nasik Road on CENTRAL RAILWAY and Mumbai Central on WESTER RAILWAY.
Any passenger having valid confirmed reservation ticket may book the meal through website as well the phone. The trains in which e-catering services are available are also uploaded for information of the passengers.
THE PROCESS OF BOOKING IS AS UNDER:
Passenger will enter the PNR. Stations list shall appear/display in drop down menu. Passenger may choose the station he/she wishes to book meal on. After which, vendor menu will open along with item prices.
Passenger may choose the vendor and the meals to be booked. Prices of meal will be displayed with the meals.
On confirmation of booking, e-payment for the transaction is to be made.
On completion of transaction, SMS and email shall be generated and sent to the customer as well as the service provider.
The SMS and email shall have the details of the order. The SMS content to passenger shall have an OTP (One Time Password) which will be used for verification by the service provider on the mobile application at the time of delivery of meal.
In addition to the above SMS and email at the time of booking of meal, SMS and email shall again be forwarded to the passenger 02 hours before the scheduled delivery time at the station for convenience of customer.
Passengers with wait listed ticket in the select trains can book meal through e-catering on phone & SMS only at
Toll-free number -1800-1034-139 & 0120-4383892-99 (Toll) and SMS MEAL to 139.
For further details visit www.ecatering.irctc.co.in.
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
SMS
20:16
Indian Railways Added Features to Rail Sampark '139'
Indian Railways Added Features to Rail Sampark ‘139’
PR.No. 489/2014-15
28-10-2014
Secunderabad
New Features added to Rail Sampark ‘139’
The Integrated Train Enquiry System on Indian Railways, popularly known as Rail Sampark ‘139’, which is meant to provide essential information to Rail Passengers, has come up with new features as follows –
(1)Mobile Based Destination Arrival Alerts;
(2)Mobile Based Alarm Alerts;
(3)SPOT Your Train.
Mobile Based Destination Arrival Alerts is now available on IVR ( Interactive Voice Response) / Agent Assistance /SMS through 139. This facility is for the Rail Passengers to set an alert/pre-information call before the train reaches their destination.
Destination Alert Call on IVR 139
The user can select option for “Destination Alert” call on IVR and enter the PNR number.
After confirmation from the user, the system checks for PNR validity, picks up destination station and sets up the “Destination Alert” call on the user’s mobile number for Destination Station Name.
Destination Alert Call through Agent Assistance
Customer will get an option to talk to agent as per standard 139 call transfer procedure from IVR to call center, agent will set “Destination Alert” call as per customers need.
Destination Alert Alarm/ Call through SMS on 139
The user has to send SMS request as - ALERT . By default alarm/wake-up call shall be set on sender mobile number for destination station as per PNR. The user will get a reply SMS stating all the details pertaining to the destination alert call set on the mobile.
SPOT your Train
The user has to send SMS request as – SPOT or LOCATE <Train Number>.
The charges applicable are same as for calling “139”.
