More efficient and people sensitive Railway system to be rolled out
New Delhi: A more efficient and people sensitive Railway Services system is being rolled out with Next Generation technology.
Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said that by the end of calendar year, Railways would put in place a Next Generation e-ticketing system which would bring about a “paradigm shift in internet rail ticketing”.
The Railways also plans to cover larger number of trains under Real Time Information System (RTIS), whereby rail users would be able to access information through nominated websites and mobile phones.
This would also provide a better interface to the Railways with its employees in regard to their salaries, pension and allowances, he said.
Railways would also extend the facility of internet ticketing from 0030 hours to 2330 hours.
Bansal also listed measures taken to curb malpractices in reserved tickets including Tatkal, such as mandatory carrying of ID cards for passengers and rigorous drive leading to prosecution of more than 1,800 touts in the current year.
