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The Hindu
5 days ago
- The Hindu
Passengers irked with delays in Bengaluru-Karwar Panchaganga Express after augmentation
South Western Railways' move to add five more coaches to the Bengaluru-Karwar Panchaganga Express has resulted in a delay of about an hour in the train's arrival at Bengaluru and Karwar since June 13. While the Panchaganga Express (train no. 16596) is scheduled to arrive at Yeshwanthpur at 6.43 a.m., it arrived late by 47 minutes, 1.34 hours, 1.10 hours, and 1.08 hours on June 13, 14, 15, and 16, respectively, according to Prathvi Kunder, a patron from Kundapura. The train's average delay for the last seven days was 41 minutes at Yeshwanthpur and 27 minutes at KSR Bengaluru, according to the National Train Enquiry System (NTES). Similarly, the train arrived late by 9 minutes, 13 minutes, 2.06 hours, and 1 hour at Karwar on these dates, against the scheduled arrival of 8.25 a.m., he told The Hindu. The average delay in the last week at Karwar was 7 minutes, according to the NTES. Office-goers affected The delayed arrival, particularly at Bengaluru, has affected regular office-going commuters, said Gautam Shetty, a member of Kundapura Railway Prayanikara Samithi. He said the office-goers had to take a half-day leave because of the delay. The timings of Panchaganga Express, which left Karwar at 6.00 p.m. and reached Yeshwanthpur at 6.43 a.m. and KSR Bengaluru at 7.15 a.m., were the reason the service became a big hit. After 7:00 a.m., the Yeshwanthpur-KSR Bengaluru section becomes highly congested with the arrival of many trains from far-off places, including North Karnataka, resulting in delays to the Panchaganga Express, he said. Crossing at Subrahmanya Road Train no. 16595 and train no. 16596 crossed each other at Siribagilu on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section when they had 14 coaches each. After adding five more coaches to compensate for the cancelled day trains in the section, the two trains were made to cross at Subrahmanya Road Station due to constraints at Siribagilu. The Bengaluru service was not designed to compensate for the delay between Hassan and Chikkabanavara, resulting in the delay, Mr. Shetty said. Members of Parliament from the coastal region had urged SWR to ensure the punctuality of services before adding more coaches, patrons noted.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Language no longer a barrier at railways: BHASHINI and CRIS sign MoU; Will offer multilingual AI solutions
In a major push to break language barriers for millions of passengers, the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to integrate BHASHINI's advanced language technologies into key passenger-facing platforms. The MoU was signed on Monday by Amitabh Nag, CEO of BHASHINI, and GVL Satya Kumar, managing director of CRIS. The collaboration will bring BHASHINI's language tools to CRIS managed services like the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) and RailMadad. These tools include automatic speech recognition (ASR), text-to-text translation, text-to-speech (TTS), and optical character recognition (OCR), a press release by the ministry of electronics and IT said. The aim of this initiative is to ensure that passengers can access critical railway information and services in 22 Indian languages, removing language as a barrier for millions of daily users. 'This collaboration will transform how millions of passengers engage with railway services daily,' said Amitabh Nag. 'Through BHASHINI's AI capabilities, we are ensuring that language is no longer a barrier to accessing vital public services.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Kumar also lauded the move, saying, 'CRIS is proud to partner with BHASHINI to implement inclusive, AI-powered solutions across our digital platforms. This will enhance accessibility, transparency, and efficiency in our passenger-facing services.' Beyond just translation, the partnership will also work on co-developing multilingual chatbots and voice assistants for real-time passenger support. Plans are in place to roll out these tools across railway websites, mobile apps, kiosks, and even call centres. Over-the-counter enquiry counters will also be equipped with multilingual digital interfaces. The rollout will be supported by both cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure, with technical workshops and pilot deployments expected to begin shortly. This initiative falls in line with the vision of Digital India and further strengthens the country's global leadership in language AI. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
India.com
05-06-2025
- India.com
Indian Railways issues WARNING to passengers, asks travelers not to use THESE three apps, the name of apps are..., Govt plans to..., IRCTC says...
असली यात्रियों को ही तत्काल टिकट मिलें Indian Railways News: Are you a frequent traveler? If yes, then we have some important news for you. The Modi government is planning to enhance many facilities under the Digital India initiative. As per the new update, the passengers will now be able to track the live location of the train along with booking tickets and ordering food online. The new feature promises to give great convenience to the passengers. It is important to note that there are various apps and websites available through which you can get the real-time location of your train. Railways Advises Use of NTES App The Indian Railways has issued a warning for passengers who depend on certain private apps to check the live location of trains. The Railways has asked the passengers to use only the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app. This app provides accurate train timings and related information. According to the Railways, most passengers in the country use private apps like Rail Yatri, Ixigo Train, and Where is My Train. All You Need to Know About NTES: NTES app is the official app operated by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). The Railways has asked the passengers to use only the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app for the rail related queries. The Railways has stated that passengers often receive incorrect information from third-party apps. These apps provide updates about train timings, cancellations, or route changes. If NTES provides incorrect information, legal action can be taken to seek compensation if necessary. The Railways have previously issued warnings against private apps. After receiving multiple complaints from passengers regarding misinformation, the Railways have reiterated this warning. Railways provide accurate information through the Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS). The Railways have clearly stated that they will not be responsible for any errors from private apps and have urged passengers to use only the NTES app for train-related updates.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Railway enquiry counters in Bhopal upgraded with real time information system
Bhopal : A technological transformation began at the railway station enquiry counter in Bhopal. The introduction of the 'Next Generation NTES ( National Train Enquiry System )' portal significantly enhanced the capabilities of railway staff handling system enables staff to deliver instant information to passengers with greater accuracy, detail, and real-time updates than previously possible. According to Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Saurabh Kataria, the advanced portal allows station staff to access comprehensive details about coach positions, train status, potential delays, precise arrival-departure timings, and upcoming trains within 8 hours through a single click. The real-time data updates ensure enquiry staff can respond to queries without any lag technological advancement eliminated waiting times for passengers and reduced confusion at stations. The primary beneficiaries are the enquiry counter staff, who can now deliver services more efficiently and confidently through this system. The system is currently operational at 7 principal stations in Bhopal Division: Bhopal, Rani Kamlapati, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bina, Guna, Itarsi, and initiative forms part of Indian Railways' digital modernisation efforts, aimed at improving passenger experience whilst empowering frontline railway staff with technological tools for superior service delivery.
