Is there any API provided by Indian Railways to search its train network, time-tables etc. There are many sites out there which show time-table etc. I searched Google but couldn't find any info on Web services or APIs provided by Railways. Is data scraping the only way?
eRail.in, a site dedicated to information on Indian Railways has launched free APIs in regards to all information related to Indian Railways.
Service Hours: Booking through Internet is allowed from 00:20 AM to 11:45 PM (Indian Standard Time) on all days including Sundays.
Online booking of train tickets are allowed from 00:20 am to 11:45 pm (Indian Standard Time) on all days including Sundays.
You need to be a big shot to use their api ( i can't understand why you need to show a turnover of Rs 5 crores to use their API )
Indian Railways opened up it’s ticket booking APIs a few weeks back and here are some fine prints that you need to understand:
* Must have minimum annual turnover (i.e. Gross transaction value) of Rs.5 crore in last financial year from Travel business.
* The OTA will be required to submit a one time non refundable deposit of Rs. 20 lakh once the proposal is approved by IRCTC.
Here is their address: The Group General Manager/ITS Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd., Ist Floor, Internet Ticketing center, IRCA Building State Entry Road New Delhi-110055. Ph-011 23741113 / 23345804,05 Ext- 614,621,620,619 e-mail id – [email protected]
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