Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Give Your Family Members Calm of Mind while Travelling with Trip Sharing Feature

Train delays are not exceptional; they are the norm in Indian Railways. When a person goes through the Indian railways time table, he/she inevitably back calculates based on the performance of the train. But people hold the Premium trains to be punctual about their times, for most of them charge a hefty sum as Superfast Charge. Though this should be a common line of thought, but more than 50% of superfast trains are also delayed! This is why travelling time cannot always be calculated with perfection. 
India has a great educational infrastructure. Basic education is available even in the remotest of villages. But when students want to make it big and pursue higher studies they are often forced to travel to big cities and at times to other states. The count of students leaving their hometown and travelling to some other part of India for their studies is increasing with every passing year. But children are the dearest treasure for their parents. Though the teenagers are confident of handling various situations, yet it is just the nature of parents to worry. And Indian Railways gives plenty of scopes to the parents to worry about their children. 
One of the reasons is the erratic arrival and departure of trains. Some trains are not hours, but delayed by days. Compounding to the tensions is the unavailability of mobile networks along long stretches of the journey. At times the mobile battery may run out and there may not be a functional charging point. This means the people back at your home are panicking and worrying every second about you. The crime rate in India is not getting any low and the parents have every right to worry when they do not hear from their children. So long the only way for them was to keep dialling 139 and hope that they will finally get through to an authority and learn about the live train status app
But the situation can be improved drastically if you have the RailYatri app in your mobile. The app can relieve your parents from a lot of the unwanted tensions that they face when you are travelling from your college to home or vice versa. The new feature in the app termed as “Trip Sharing” allows you to keep the parents well informed about the progress of your trip. When you are travelling to any destination all you have got to do is save a trip by trains between two stations using the app. After saving the trip you can share it with your family in not more than two clicks. When you share the trip, there is a unique URL generated by the app. This URL will help the people who access your Trip Sharing data to spot train running status
It is also a very cool thing. You can simply share it with your friends all details about your trip back home and they will like to view your details. The essential thing is your friends or family members do not need to have the RailYatri app to access the information, though downloading this app will give them many key insights. The URL can be opened on the browser and will show the train’s current running status on mobile all the same. So, go ahead and download this cool app by visiting the link: rytr.in/and or giving a missed call on: 8080809551.

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Now Plan Your Trips During Rush Events Better with the RailYatri App

Employment is an essential for good quality of life. People have to travel far and wide in search of job prospects, leaving their native cities. They leave their friends and relatives behind and together with it a lot of memories. They get busy with professional and personal life in the adopted city. But most of the people want to get back to their native cities or state when there is a big event. India is often deemed as a land of many festivals. Religious festivals are best enjoyed with family and friends, thus the professionals working in other parts of India flock to their native land during the festivals! Problem is you are not the only one having such plans. There are thousands of others planning such trips during the rush events. This is why when you search for trains between two stations after going through the Indian railways time table, you will find that confirmed tickets are hard to find.

Indian Railways recently re-instated their 120 days advanced ticket booking norm. This means people now have to pre-plan lot earlier then they were used to. In the daily hustle-bustle of life, it is hard to keep such timelines in mind. As a result most of the busy professionals have to plan their special trips during the festivals in the last few days. But the confirmed tickets are all over by then. This creates a problematic situation for the passengers. When your train enquiry between two stations fetches a list of trains and you seek tickets for the trains, you face a dilemma, the dilemma of whether or not to book tickets on waiting list. At times the waiting list is very high and you give up hope. Do not do so, because PNR status can change really quickly during the rush events. The RailYatri app users however have a clear guidance before booking the tickets.

The RailYatri app has a special feature known as “Confirmation Probability”. When check the train schedule between two stations using the app, it will not only show the list of trains that ply across the route. But there will also be a Confirmation Probability section. This section comes in use when the Confirmed tickets are over. You can still check the probability of confirmation based on the present PNR status check. The app shows Confirmation Probability in the form of High, Medium and Low. The High and Medium percentages are good for the passengers to go ahead and book tickets. However, if you are booking tickets before a major rush event, it will be wise to book another ticket in a less popular train. This will give you the flexibility. The confirmation probability is based on the historical cancellation and PNR confirmation status over the last few years. This helps RailYatri predict the Confirmation Probability flawlessly.

As the demand for tickets in the reputed trains is very high before a rush event, so you would do well to select a lesser known train after train enquiry between two stations. Apart from this, if you have the RailYatri app in your mobile, you will be sent updates on Special Trains. Indian Railways invariably announces special trains during the rush periods for the benefit of their passengers, but the information is not disseminated timely. The app informs you of the special trains as soon as it is announced. So, stay updated with the RailYatri app. You can download this app by visiting link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.railyatri.in.mobile

or giving a missed call on: 8080809551. 

Friday, 19 June 2015

Book Tickets on Waitlist with Assurance by Checking Confirmation Probability

Modern lives are more planned than they ever were.Lives are ruled by schedules. But there are instances when the schedule andplanning goes out of the window. Such instances are not rare for family trips.Suddenly, the summer vacations of your children are extended by a week and youcan afford to take a few days off at office, so a plan is chalked. But theproblem with such random planning is that you might not be the only familywilling to take a tour during those dates. There might be hundreds of others,so the problem you will face is getting confirmed tickets for good performing trains between two stations.  
These dayseveryone is planning for their trip 4-3 months in advance. So, is there noplace for such spontaneous travel plans? There is of course a way. You can run a train enquiry between two stations.This will give you a list of all the trains between your source and destinationstations. Now, you have to single out the good performing trains (that will notruin your travel plans) by checking thetrainrunning status. If you choose RailYatri as your live train status app, then you will be shown the historical runtime data alongside the day’s statistics.  
Most probably you will find that the confirmed ticketsfor the reputed trains have run out. Does that mean you should put a halt tothe plan? No, that is the beauty of the RailYatri app. You can check the SeatAvailability for a train. You will not only be shown the present ticket status,but also a feature known as the Confirmation Probability. The ConfirmationProbability depends upon the High, Medium and low scales to predict theprobabilities of your confirmed ticket.
Howis the Confirmation Probability Calculated?  
RailYatri uses unique algorithm to correctly calculatethe Confirmation Probability. There are many factors taken into account. One ofthe important factors is the historical booking trends. Some trains have morecancellations over the others. Thus even Waitlisted tickets over 100 can getconfirmed. While in other trains the Cancellation of tickets is low, so evenpeople having a Waiting list of 25 might not get confirmation. This is what theapp judges before giving out a probability. Apart from this RailYatri also hasa list of rush periods for particular routes. Suppose you are travelling fromNew Delhi to Kolkata during October, you will find Confirmed Tickets verydifficult to obtain, because during this month Kolkata celebrates Durga Pujaand people from all parts of India rush to the city. Thus, confirmationprobability will be affected by this event too. If you have booked on a Quota,then the app takes account of Cancellations for similar Quota tickets in thepast. The app judges the popularity of the train by viewing its records interms ofarrival or departure of trains.This is how the app is able to predict the Confirmation Probability soaccurately.  
When you have a good idea about your ConfirmationProbability, tensions of waitlisted tickets are reduced significantly. You willstill have ample time to search for alternatives, if the ConfirmationProbability is low. RailYatri’s Confirmation Probability helps people plantheir travel well and prevents the last minute heartbreaks.

Don’t fret, now, RailYatri’s #BigData will help or tell you the chances of pnr status or Rail Ticket confirmation. Download #RailYatri for comfort Indian Rail Travelling.: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.railyatri.in.mobile

Monday, 15 June 2015

Bringing Kolkata Metro Information at Your Fingertips

Kolkata or the “City of Joy” has many interesting facets which you will never find in any other Indian state - its happy going people, its food and grand monuments from the British era. But Kolkata is well known for yet another thing – the Metro Railways. It was the first city to have underground metro railways construction. Metro services in Kolkata were launched way back in 1984 and their primary objective was to take some load off the roads. The heart of Kolkata is not that well connected with conventional railways, and the metro railways filled in the void aptly. In the early days it served as an attraction for the tourists and occasional riders. But today it has become the most prominent form of transportation in the city. 
There are many commuters who just cannot do without the Kolkata metro railways. Office goers, school/college students, businessmen and people from various other walks of life depend heavily on the metro railways. It is no wonder then that Kolkata Metro Railways has a staggering ridership of 6.5 million people daily! But, even simple information about Kolkata Metro’s such as train running status and trains between two stations was not available on the digital medium. This was a cause of pain for the daily commuters and ones who prefer metro railways. 
Though Metro Railways runs trains with short time gaps, but still when you are in a hurry, even 5 minutes’ delay can be a cause of concern. This is why passengers wanted to have a time table of trains on the digital medium which they can carry with them. RailYatri has been hearing about these grievances of passengers and have acted in accordance. The app now includes time table and running information of all metro trains in Kolkata.  
·         Download the RailYatri app from Google Play Store by using the link:RailYatri Indian Rail, Metros or give a missed call on: 8080809551.
·         On the Home Screen itself there is an option for “Local/Metro Trains”, select this option.
·         Next screen that opens will have two tabs – Local and Metro, select “Metro”.
·         Then enter the intended on boarding and off boarding stations in their relevant boxes and hit “Go”.
·         Screen that opens will carry a detailed listing of train time table. 
This feature makes RailYatri not only a useful app for the long distance passengers, but local ones as well. Apart from Kolkata, metro railways train running status and trains between two stations is available for Delhi and Jaipur. 
If you so long thought of RailYatri as a live train status app or PNR status enquiry app, then you have largely underestimated the power of this app. These are two basic functions of the app, apart from which RailYatri has a wide spectrum of options. Download this app today, to explore a range of possibilities with Indian rail travel.

Friday, 12 June 2015

With Platform Locator you will never end up on wrong platform again

No one wants to miss a train, due to the hassles that follow such an event. And that is why people keep staring at Indian rail time table many times on the date of their journey. Yet it happens as a combination of various factors. But spare a thought about the casual passengers or tourists for that sake! It is a hopeless situation for them. Yes, they can call on Railways enquiry 139 to enquire about live train status and expected platform number for the train to plan journey to the station likewise. But it is an effective idea only if there is someone on the other end free to pick up your call. Most of the times, these helpline or toll free numbers for Indian railways are hard to get through.

Is there no other way to learn about the expected platform beforehand and plan the trip likewise? There is a great way. RailYatri has released a new feature in its app known as the “Platform Locator”. If you thought of RailYatri as a mere live train status app, or an app to check Indian railways time table then you have missed the entire purpose of the app.With the platform locator feature in the app, you can learn about the expected arrival platform for the train. This will help you schedule the journey to the station and then onwards without any hassles. You will have enough time in hand to ask the porters about the specific platform location and make way towards it. When you are carrying heavy luggage or accompanying small children, you do not have the privilege of making a last minute dash for the station. By understanding the exact platform for your train you can calmly make your way towards the platform.

5 Step Process to use Platform Locator

·         Download the RailYatri app from Google Play Store by using the link: rytr.in/and or give a missed call on: 8080809551.
·         Once the app is downloaded, go to the main menu and select “Platform Locator”.
·         Enter your Train name or number.
·         Select the boarding station by clicking on the box below and click on “Go”.
·         Next screen will carry the Platform Number for your train.

Apart from the Platform Locator, there are many other helpful features, one of which is the Confirmation Probability predictor that comes with PNR status check or Seat Availability checks.   


Friday, 5 June 2015

7 Steps to Order for Delicious Food while on Train

Do not Just Check Live Train Status, Also Order for Food using RailYatri App

90% of Indians are food lovers; we just love the taste and aroma of different food. Indian women are the creators of some of the most delicious dishes. It is no wonder that Indian food is liked worldwide, for there is none other cuisine that offers such diversity. Every Indian wants to have delicious food each time they have a meal. All goes well when they are into the normal schedule. But the preferences are thrown out of the window while travelling. Especially while travelling by train. Yes, food can be packed for short train travels, but what if you are gearing up for a long travel? There is no other option but to rely on the pantry made food or food available at the station side food stalls.

Digestive ailments are common for Indian train travelers. Research proves that the leading cause of such diseases is consumption of unhygienic, not well cooked station side food. Passengers who in their general life never have anything unhygienic and consume food from only reputed restaurants are forced to have the roadside food. Among many loopholes in the Indian Railways is the unwillingness of authorities to check the food quality at station stalls. The stall operators on their behalf take full advantage of the situation by serving low on hygiene and food from past days.

Such a situation often makes the passengers wonder, only if there was a mode of ordering for some quality food. RailYatri is not like other conventional live train status apps, it offers many key conveniences to the passengers. Yes, the app also has Indian railways time table or PNR status check (http://www.railyatri.in/pnr-status, but it has many other essential features. When you have this app there is no need to keep calling the 139 for train arrival status and other information. You can also order for delicious food using this app.

RailYatri has formed partnerships with reputed caterers like RailTiffin.com and Travel Khana. Both these caterers are reputed and known for their quality of food. The food is hygienic and served hot. Passengers have an extensive menu, from which they can choose the likeable items. Ordering for food using this live train status app is simple.

Ordering for Food using RailYatri

·         Download the RailYatri app from Google Play Store by using the link: rytr.in/and or give a missed call on: 8080809551.
·         On the left side of the Home Screen you will find Menu option. Click on Menu and from the list of features select “Live Train Status”, “Time Table” or “My Trips”.
·         In all these instances, you have to enter the train name/number next and a range of options will open up.
·         An option in the list is “Book a Tasty Meal”, click on this option.
·         The page that opens will contain your Train name/number automatically; you have to enter your phone number.
·         There is an option “See all food choices on your route”, click on this and you can view the extensive food menu.
·         Another option “Request a FREE Call Back” click on this and you will get a call from our catering partners regarding Order Confirmation.


With these simple steps you can not only order for delicious food, but keep yourself healthy and fine. You will not only satiate your taste buds, but also make sure that a visit to the doctor is avoided after the journey. 

Wednesday, 3 June 2015

Stay Informed about Exact Location while Travelling on Train with Live Train Status

Train delays are common in India. Unless you are travelling in an elite class train you should gear up for the delays. One of the burning issues that Indian railways need to solve is this delay running of trains across all routes. People may understand late coming of trains on odd days, but what if they arrive delayed every day? It would take a saintly heart to forgive such recurrences. When you are on a train and it gets delayed, there are many adverse situations that may arise. And yet the passengers have to put up with it.

The average passenger starts a train enquiry between two stations, quite unknowing of the performance of that train. They are shown many options but the decision making aid is missing in this list. This is why before you choose a train, search for live train status for the particular train number on the RailYatri app. You will be shown the recent track record of the train and even that day’s status. This will give you some idea about the recent performance of trains and help you make an informed decision. But train enquiry between two stations, is all but a pecuniary part of the app.

As mentioned before, RailYatri is not only a typical live train status app. It makes sure that a passenger’s journey is smooth going and happy. This is why the app provides minute perfect live train status after you have boarded the train. The information is retrieved after tracking your GPS location. With the use of this technology, flawless results can be shown to the users. All you have to do is follow some simple steps to learn about the exact train running status. The steps are mentioned below:

1.     Download the RailYatri app from Google Play Store by using the link: rytr.in/ or give a missed call on: 8080809551.
2.     From the list of options in the main Menu, click on “Live Train Status”.
3.     In the screen that opens, enter your Train name/number and click on “Go”.
4.     Also click on “I’m on this train”, which will allow the app to use your phone’s GPS to provide real-time status update.
5.     You will be shown the exact location of your train, along with last station and the upcoming station.
6.     This information will be automatically saved on your Home screen, and it will be updated using the GPS.
7.     You can even share your location through “Share on WhatsApp” option.

RailYatri app makes sure that people at home and waiting at station do not have to keep calling at 139 to know about train arrival status. Even if the train is delayed, you can stay updated and have enough time to modify your travel plans. There are many other unique and helpful features of this app, which relieves the tension of passengers.