Indian Railways is installing RTIS (Real Time Train Information System) in locomotives. The RTIS, created in association with ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization), is said to share the arrival and departure times of a train in real time with passengers. It is a positive step towards making travel more convenient for Indian Railways passengers.
What exactly is Real Time Train Information System (RTIS)?
The Real-Time Train Information System would allow automated recording of train movement time at terminals, including arrival and departure times as well as route, according to the Ministry of Railways.
In the control office application system, the collected information is immediately displayed on the control chart of RTIS-enabled trains.
The Ministry of Railways has provided additional information on the functioning of RTIS. The system provides midsection updates every 30 seconds. Without user intervention, Train Control can more accurately track and monitor the position and speed of those trains. The RTIS transmits data to the Central Location Server (CLS) of the Center for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) using data from GSAT satellites equipped with GAGAN payloads, which ISRO recently launched to track and monitor the movement of trains.
The collected data is then transmitted to the National Train Inquiry System (NTES) and from there it is disseminated to the public through railway helpline numbers, websites, mobile applications and other public information platforms.
So far, RTIS has been installed on 2,700 locomotives.
Image credit: RailMitra | The flowchart above shows how the real-time train information system will work.
What are the benefits of RTIS?
Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world and is the most used method of transportation in India. According to a report by IBEF (Indian Brand Equity Foundation), the daily passenger count of Indian Railways is over 24 million.
Therefore, it is imperative to improve amenities and provide railway passengers with accurate train information for a satisfying travel experience.
This is where the Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) comes into the picture. The RTIS:
- Provide accurate and real-time train information to passengers.
- improve the travel experience and comfort of passengers.
- increase the use of Indian railway services.
- Provide a stress-free environment to train drivers.
- optimize the use of available resources.
Phase II of the plan is underway. RTIS will be installed in 6,000 locomotives.
Abbreviations:
RTIS: Real Time Train Information System
CLS – Central Location Server
CRIS: Center for Railway Information Systems
ISRO: Indian Space Research Organization
GSAT: Geosynchronous Satellites
NTES: National Train Inquiry System
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Source: sef.edu.vn