Delhi Metro App Gets Upgraded, To Show Real-Time Data

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On Wednesday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launched revamped versions of its website and mobile application. 



To improve the traveler’s confusion and provide a hassle-free service the Delhi metro has implemented some new features on its application and website. The features include real-time data on expected journey time -present or future - and details of each Metro station, including all the facilities, present there. 



As per the information, a Few More features on the website - www.delhimetrorail.com - will have a “tour guides” feature which will give details of the Metro station close to 30 different monuments and landmarks in the city. The mobile application will additionally allow passengers to search for the nearest Metro station using their GPS, and let them set ‘next station alerts’ to ensure commuters don’t miss their station. Further, the website and app will have interactive route maps, advanced station search options, and real-time train times.



According to the statement given by DMRC Managing Director Dr. Mangu Singh with other officials, the redesign is in line with the Centre’s ‘Digital India’ initiative. The new look of this website was launched in metro Bhawan on Wednesday.



According to the DMRC Spokesperson, These new-age facilities have been designed after months of thorough research during which DMRC officials scanned the websites and mobile applications of all major transport systems across the world. A comparative study of the official websites of leading Metro systems across the world revealed that Delhi Metro’s website has more features for passenger convenience than any other similar website operational in other cities,”  



Further said, A lot of additional effort has been made to ensure that the website and mobile applications are safe and resistant against virus attacks. Intermittent audits are conducted from time to time to ensure the same. Adding more, He says, for the first time, DMRC has also integrated its website and the mobile application which will ensure faster updates and flow of information on both platforms.

 

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