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New Delhi: NCRTC has added features like live train tracking and live parking status to its ‘RRTS Connect’ app. This facility has been launched for the first time in India. With this, passengers will get information about the train’s location and parking availability in real time. This facility is for Namo Bharat trains. This will make the journey of passengers easier. NCRTC has added two new features in the ‘RRTS Connect’ app for the convenience of passengers. These features are- Live Train Tracking and Live Parking Status. For the first time in India, such facilities are being available in a public transport app. Namo Bharat train passengers will now be able to know the train’s location and parking availability in real time. This will make their journey even easier. Live train tracking will keep passengers informed about the train arrival time at every moment. Apart from the train arrival time, this app will also give information about the next station, distance and estimated time of arrival. All this will make the journey of passengers even easier.
What will be the benefit of Live Parking Status?
With the help of Live Parking Status, passengers will be able to see the parking availability at RRTS stations in real time. This is happening for the first time in India also. Passengers will now be able to decide in advance where to park their vehicle by seeing how much space is available in the parking lot. This feature is very useful for those who use parking at stations. This will help them plan their travel without any delay. Parking arrangements are being made for more than 8,000 vehicles at RRTS stations from Delhi to Meerut.
These new features further enhance the existing features of the ‘RRTS Connect’ app. The app already has options for ticket booking, station navigation and last-mile connectivity. Options like feeder bus service, bike, auto and cab booking are also available on the app, making it easier for passengers to reach the station.
The ‘Station Facilities’ option gives passengers information about the facilities available at the station. This includes things like drinking water, toilets, lifts and escalators. The layout of the station is also shown, which helps with navigation. The app also has the facility to talk directly to the station control room. If necessary, passengers can contact the control room through phone or WhatsApp. ‘Lost and Found’ feature is also available in the app to find lost things.
New features will set the standard
NCRTC has set a new benchmark in the field of public transport by introducing features like live train tracking and parking status. These facilities will make the journey of Namo Bharat train passengers even more pleasant. These facilities have been created to make travel easy and convenient. Passengers are now getting more facilities than ever before.
At present, 42 km long portion of RRTS corridor is operational. It has nine stations: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot, Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North and Meerut South. Trial run is going on on the Delhi section from New Ashok Nagar to Sahibabad. After the commissioning of this section, the total length of the corridor will be 54 kilometers. This extension will connect important stations like Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar. This will increase transportation options for commuters in the National Capital Region (NCR). This facility will prove to be very beneficial for the people of Delhi-NCR. This will also provide relief to people from traffic jams and they will be able to reach their destination on time.