IT Implementation in

Indian Railways

PrAKHAR Singh
08PGdm100
 Railways

Systems Used

 ERP
IT enables signaling system
MIS and LRDSS for investment optimization
FOIS - Freight Operations Information System
Comprehensive Payroll Processing System
Vigilance software system
Material Management Information System for P-way
Comprehensive Accounting & Transaction System
 CRM/PRS
Online Ticket Booking
Online Train Status
Cell/Landline Rail Reservation
Unreserved Ticketing System
E-Payment of Freight
 CONCERT

Country Wide Network of Computerized Enhanced

Reservation and Ticketing
 Integrates five Regional Reservation Centers into National PRS Grid
 Performs reservations for over 8.82 Lakh seats &Berths daily ( Peak rush
-10.16 lakh)
 More than 4250 reservation terminals at more than 1200 locations
 Judicious mix local autonomy with uniformity of business rules.
 Very complex Business transactions - Handles Reservations, Modifications,
Cancellations/ Refunds
 Comprehensive functionality
 FOIS

Freight Operations Information System

 An on line real time system for management and control of
freight traffic
 Instant access to information regarding status of consignments
in transit, for just in time inventory
 Assists in Asset Tracking, Asset Planning Performance
Monitoring , to optimize Asset utilization
Functions Using
 HR – Payroll
 GRP/Security – Vigilance
 Freight Dept – FOIS
 Accounting - Comprehensive Accounting & Transaction System
 Signaling – Control System Signalling
Organization Providing Solutions
 SAP – ERP
 ORACLE –ERP
 FOIS – TCS
 IRCTC - Broad Vision
Thank You