Indian Railways has become hitech as it has brought all train information on the mobile. Now Checking your PNR status, Ticket availability, Train timings.etc. has just become as easy as a click on your mobile! Just send an SMS to get any information on Indian Railways.
sms TRAIN to 5676747 eg. TRAIN
Following reply is generated on screen and thereafter just follow the interactive menu.
>welcome to railzone< Reply with
PNR - PNR Status
TL - Train List
TA - Ticket Availability
e.g sms PNR to get PNR status
This service is supported by all the major telecom carriers in India to include Idea, Vodafione, Airtel, BSNL, MTNL, BPL, Spice
Verdict
This is a good service and will also generate additional revenue for Railways as they must be getting a good profit for sms being received on that particular number.