Now You Can Check Your IRCTC Train Status on WhatsApp

Jul. 24, 2018

WhatsApp has been rolling out plenty of services for its users lately. While the majority of them have been oriented towardstackling fake newsbeing spread on the platform, the company has ensured to roll out certain features to make the experience better for its users as well. In fact,WhatsAppis now all set to allow its users to be able to check their train status online via their chat application.

Yes, that’s right. As per recent reports,Indian Railways has partnered with MakeMyTrip to provide live status updates of trains through WhatsApp in the country.

Interested passengers can request informationregarding train timings, booking status, cancellation, platform number on which the train will arrive,by sending a request through WhatsApp.

The idea behind this move to drive people’s dependence to call on 139 to get train status. Many users even rely on third-party apps and websites for checking their train statuses, which at times, may even contain malicious content. However, with this new initiative by Indian Railways, users will be able to check their train status easily and safely.

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