Indian Railways has launched its first in-house Android app to monitor train punctuality and track delays of more than 15 minutes.
The new app, called ‘Punctuality BZA’, has been developed by the Vijayawada Division of the South Coast Railway (SCoR).
The app is designed to help railway officials monitor train movements more efficiently and improve on-time performance across the network.
No More Repeated OTP Verification
According to a report by The Indian Express, Vijayawada Division Public Relations Officer (PRO) Nusrat M.
Mandrupkar said that the new mobile app allows railway officials and controllers to track train movements from anywhere.
One of the biggest advantages of the app is that it reduces dependence on desktop-based systems.
It also solves a major problem with the older ICMS web portal, where users had to switch between multiple screens and repeatedly enter OTPs for authentication.
Automatic Alerts for Delays Over 15 Minutes
According to South Coast Railway, the Punctuality BZA app brings all important train operation data together on a single dashboard.
The app offers several useful features, including:
Section-wise train status
Late Train Monitoring (LTM)
Punctuality Assessment Module (PAM) statistics
Automatic alerts when a train is delayed by more than 15 minutes
Railway officials say that real-time monitoring helps them understand situations quickly, make faster decisions, and take immediate action to improve train punctuality.
Big Relief for Train Managers and Controllers
The new app has also been integrated with the Late Train Monitoring (LTM BZA) system, an in-house tool used by train managers for documenting train operations.
This integration allows railway officials to access real-time train movement and delay information instantly. As a result, operational problems can be identified and resolved much faster.
Real-Time Data Will Improve Passenger Service
In an official statement, Vijayawada Division DRM Mohit Sonakia said that the Punctuality BZA app will provide railway officers with real-time operational data, enabling faster intervention and better data-driven decision-making.
He added that this technology will allow field staff to spend more time focusing on passenger services and railway safety, while improving the overall punctuality of train operations.
