Indian Railways is introducing a new system to control overcrowding on trains. This system uses AI to predict how many waiting list tickets will automatically confirm before the journey. This information is then used to limit the number of waiting list tickets issued for each train. The new system will...
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initially be implemented in December, starting with the Northeastern Railway (NER) zone. The NER has 196 stations with Passenger Reservation Systems (PRS) and has submitted the required information to the CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems) for the implementation. The goal is to reduce the number of waiting list passengers and ensure a more comfortable journey for confirmed ticket holders. This initiative is particularly relevant during peak travel seasons, such as festivals and summer holidays, when there is a high demand for tickets and overcrowding on trains can become a major issue.