Inform train delay by SMS
Such facility needs after booking as well, like providing the actual train arrival time for respective passengers.
This might overload the work of railway system but it is much necessary as every passenger's time is important and everyone should respect it.
Benefit of doing so :
1. Less traffic on platform.
As many commuters arrive to platform before time (around 30 mins) to board in the train. If train is delay then they can utilize their time in correct manner.
2. If traffic is less on platform means less maintenance
- Many times a housekeeping service find trouble to clean the platform which will be reduces.
- More seating benches available for sitting. Sometimes it happens senior citizen do not find seat to rest which leads inconvenience for them.
3. Parking space near railway station will be utilized in efficient manner.
Delay in train time may increase unnecessary parking space.
How Railway system implement it :
Inform respective passenger in case of delay by SMS before an hour to their scheduled boarding time. For this Railway system can charge extra Rs. 1 or contrary who are frequent travelers ask them for one time fees for half year or a year subscription fees. more