Showing posts with label Train Tracking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Train Tracking. Show all posts

Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Spot My Train: Helping to Reach Station on Time



When preparing for journey, it is very much important on the part of the individual to note the train timings. It assists the person to plan to reach the station before time for boarding the train. But having scanty knowledge in regards to the time might require the person to wait at station for hours together or simply to miss the train altogether. Because of modern innovations and advancement of science and technology, spotting train real time status are easily available these days on leading sites like www.travelkhana.com with the click of a button. Being a reliable and interactive site, users can depend upon it to avail all types of information and get it 24/7 throughout the year, without any hassle.


  • Knowing the Timings:

Different trains are said to have different timings, which are subject to change. According to demand, each and every train is said to run on specific days of a week. Few are daily, while some are weekly, bi-weekly, tri-weekly, etc. There are few trains, which are known to run just a specific season. The holiday special trains are said to run only during vacation times, when there is very high passenger traffic and the demand of seats exceeds manifolds the existing limits. However, such trains are quite slow, while having stoppages every now and then to allow other regular trains to pass by. The only good thing is that even it takes much more time for reaching the destination, passengers can be rest assured that they can enjoy the facility and experience the very best when it comes to reaching any place, during the peak holiday season.


  • Modernized Technology:

The Indian railway board along with the central and state governments has done their part to enhance the entire railway network and to make it among the very best in Asia. Even a decade ago, train timings were not that accurate, and there was almost an anxiety filled in the air with departures and arrival. However, technology has very much solved this particular dilemma. Now it is quite possible for people living in cities, towns and even villages to use technology through computers, internet and the mobile device to log onto the site and book their choice of trains and even check Purushottamexpress running status as and when desired, without any hassle.



Besides this, train timings are announced regularly at stations through microphones. Apart from this, setting up of the IVRS has helped people to enquire train timings through mobile phones and landline that are answered through pre-recorded auto response system for the greater facility and comfort of the passengers.

The Indian railway time table has train timings of all trains that run through the length and breadth of the country. The site has the time table, which in an interactive manner, provides greater benefits to users allowing them to know about eh code number, arrival, departure time of every train at various stations, etc. Previously, the same was available in booklet form, but now, one can avail it on the site.

Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Puri - Divine and Beautiful

For travellers from India, it has always been a fascination to visit places of historical significance to have a glimpse of the ancient culture that India holds and preserves. However, every place has something different to offer, and if you are looking for something different you should visit Puri; one of the seven most holy places to visit in India. Puri, which is district headquarters in the state of Odisha, is well-known not only for the holy significance but also for its beaches and landscapes. Many Hindus travel to Puri every year as it is one of Char Dhams, the places for pilgrimage others being Dwaraka, Badrinath and Rameshwaram. Apart from that, tourists around the world visit the place to experience the culture and sightseeing.

Some Of The Major Attractions Of The Place Are:
  • Konark Sun Temple -
The world famous Konark Sun Temple, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in the 13th century by King Narsimhadeva. It is constructed with stone to look like a massive chariot with wheels carved out on the stone.
  • Beaches -
Puri has a collection of beaches that you would love to visit as they are clean and well-maintained. Puri Beach is the main attraction of them all, as it is very close to the city and entertainment like the speed boat rides is available for public. It can be crowded at times, and if you are looking for serenity, you should visit other beaches like Baliharachandi on the way to Konark Sun Temple and Swargadwar Beach, which means the ‘doorway to heaven’; both the locations are clean, serene and beautiful views and long shorelines are the major attractions.
  • Chilika Lake -
Chilika Lake is another water body that offers calm waters for miles and you can spend a long time boating in the magnificent lake. The views on either side of the lake are very beautiful.
  • Raghurajpur Artist Village -
If you are an art lover you should not miss visiting Raghurajpur Artist Village, situated near Chandanpur, which is at a distance of 10kms from Puri on the way to Bhubaneshwar. The village has many artists displaying their arts in various fields like folk dances, paintings, palm leaf engravings, stone and wooden carvings. The entire artistic atmosphere is preserved from ancient times and passed on, to generations. The painters still use unique methods to make natural colours for their paintings.
  • How to Visit -
Puri is well-connected by trains because of its significance and you can get a train from anywhere in India. However, if you happen to be in New Delhi, you can plan a trip anytime you want to. 12802 Purushottam Puri SF Express runs daily from New Delhi to Puri. It departs from New Delhi every day at 22.15 and passes through other main cities like, Kanpur, Allahabad, Mughalsarai, Bokaro Steel City, Kharagpur and Bhubaneshwar. The trains are a daily access for hundreds of passengers, and hence you should plan your trip in advance for a comfortable travel.

Purshottam Puri SF Express

The online interface helps you track train very effectively with services like track your train to get complete details like 12802 running status and seat availability. The train offers canteen or you can also book online for e-catering to get your food delivered at your seat from a restaurant in town.
With such easy and comfortable travelling options, all you need to do is pack your bags, book your tickets and visit Puri for a divine experience of a lifetime.

Friday, 22 February 2013

How to Use Train Tracking System

There are often a lot of anxious and harried passengers who would queue up at the enquiry counters of railways stations, and ask about the timings, delay status and other information about their trains.

This would lead to a lot of confusion and tempers would naturally be frayed. However, Indian Railways has sought to address this problem by ensuring that trains now can be tracked online, so that passengers can either check themselves, or ask loved ones to undertake a check of the exact progress of their running trains.

live train ststus
Live Train Status
You can now Track Train directly through the IRCTC site itself or may use alternative websites like; www.travelkhana.com, by entering the information of the train concerned. For those who do not have information like train number even entering the first three letters of the name of the train will suffice.

A lot of information can be obtained by the passenger in this way. Not only will the schedule of the train be available, passengers can also check the real time progress of the train. In other words, you can see the train making its way from one station to another, and this is particularly useful for tracking delayed trains due to fog and so on.

You can Track Train in these and many other ways and this convenience has ensured that there is no way information about your train can pass you by. In other words, train related hassles are now a thing of the past. With the incorporation of the train tracking system, the IRCTC has ensured a safe and comfortable ride to its passengers.