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.