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The Indian Railways has changed dramatically after the advent of the internet era. The network has embraced digital functioning methodology wholeheartedly. The result has been astounding for the millions of it daily users. Every process that earlier used to be a big pain has been made simple by the digital technology. Earlier, passengers had to wait in long queues to get a ticket. Now they can book tickets online. Earlier they would call the railway station inquiry number several times, get a connection only after over a dozen calls, then no one would pick up the phone, and if one did after several attempts, they would either get outdated recorded messages  or curt replies like the train is indefinitely delayed.

Many Helpful Websites -

Now, the passengers can log on to official railway websites or many private portals that provide accurate, updated information in a jiffy.  The private portal like travelkhana.com and the official railway websites like  enquiry.indianrail.gov.in/ntes/ and many more offer the list of trains between any two stations, the route taken by them, the departure and arrival timings of the train at a particular station, the list of stations where the train stops and the duration of stoppage, the fare for different classes between any two stations, the availability of seats and the booking of confirmed tickets or reservation against cancellation. All this information is given online.

Enter Five-Digit Number -

The railway network also runs a train inquiry system. It provides the information about the current running status of all the trains. All that the passengers have to do is to enter the five-digit train number to get the current status.  If passengers wish to get the 12802 Purushottam Express running status from New Delhi to Puri, they have to key in the number and will get the 12802 running status immediately. It also gives the train coach position, so that the passengers can know where their coach will stop at the platform. At present, the system tells the passengers at what time the train has left the last station and the estimated time it will need to reach the next station.  The system cannot give the exact location of the train, so its latest information could be half an hour old. But it gives the passengers a very clear idea about when they should reach the intermediate stations either to board it or to receive someone. They don’t have to waste too much time at the station waiting for the train.

More Information -

Indian railways are the lifeline for passenger transport in the country. They cover the length along with the breadth of the country. However, anyone who has travelled by the railways will never vouch for the fact that the food served is of the highest quality. Cashing in on the substandard quality food in the Indian railways, a lot of private vendors have emerged.  What really works in favor of these companies is that they understand the needs of the customers well. To serve the customers better, most of them have incorporated a special train track option, which works in the following manner

Normally on the top of the page, you will find a box, which allows you to type the train no or name. On doing so, you will be directed to the next page

You need to select the station from the drop down menu and press the confirm option

The email id can be provided but it is optional. One can fill it for better experience, and this should be done after filling in on the arrival or departure option

You can get the train running current status with the location on the map. In fact, auto track options for arrival, departure along with movement are also available.

The beauty of this option is that you can even choose it while waiting on a platform to receive someone. It is all the more convenient for the traveler, as well as the person who has come to pick up the individual from the station. In addition to this, you can order food for your near and dear one and be rest assured of the fact that the food will be delivered to them on their seats.

Most of these companies have a smart and technology based website. You can track any train from anywhere and anytime. In fact, with the help of PNR number, you can get the current running status of the train, as well. One needs to take into account that the train running timings are updated on a frequent basis and each time a new enquiry has to be made. Say, for example, if you have ordered food during the course of travel, this holds a lot of significance.

In spite of the railways promising a lot, the fact is that most of the trains are way behind schedule. To track the status of your order, one can call up the help line numbers or can go online. Generally, these companies coordinate with the train schedule and in the event of the train being more than 2 hours late, call you up to check the status of the order and whether you want to go ahead with the order.