Rail Budget 2015: Train Passengers to Get SMS Alerts

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in his maiden Rail Budget proposed a number of new services to provide more passenger amenities.

Mr Prabhu proposed introduction of an SMS alert service to inform passengers in advance the updated arrival/departure time of trains at starting or destination stations. Similarly, SMS alert would be sent 15-30 minutes in advance of arrival of the train at the destination.

In a slew of other passenger-focused facilities, Mr Prabhu also introduced what he called "Operation 5 minutes", where passengers travelling unreserved can purchase a ticket within five minutes.