Railway ministry launches SwaRail app for testing; provides booking and inquiry services on one platform

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An official said the Railway Ministry has released a testing application called 'SwaRail' on the Google Play Store on Friday. It's a one-stop solution offering multiple public-facing services, the official said, PTI reported.

"Only 1,000 users can download it. We will assess the response and feedback. After that, it will be made available for 10,000 downloads for further suggestions and comments," a Board official said.

He further said that the app will provide easy access to services like reserved and unreserved ticket bookings, platform and parcel bookings, train inquires, PNR inquires, help through RailMadad and more, PTI cited.

"The core emphasis of the app is to enhance user experience through a seamless and clean user interface. It not only combines all services in one place but also integrates several services to provide users with a complete package of Indian Railway services," Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity at the Railway Board, said.

He added, "The Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), on behalf of the Ministry of Railways, has released the SuperApp to the public for beta testing on 31-01-2025. Users can download the app from the Play Store/App Store, as shared by CRIS."

Western Railway to operate a jumbo block of four hours between Jogeshwari and Kandivali stations on Sunday, check details

The Western Railway on Friday, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, said that it will operate a jumbo block of four hours on the 5th line between Jogeshwari and Kandivali stations.

In an official statement, the Western Railway said that to carry out maintenance work of tracks, overhead and signalling equipment, a jumbo block of four hours will be taken on the 5th line from 09.30 am to 13.30 pm on Sunday, February 2.

According to issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, during the block period, all Mail/Express trains originating from Bandra Terminus will run on Down Fast line between Andheri and Borivali stations, hence will be dealt with Platform No. 6 at Borivali station.

Due to this, some suburban services will remain cancelled. Detailed information to this effect is available with concerned Station Masters. Passengers are requested to take note of the above arrangements, the Western Railway said.

(With PTI inputs)