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Launch of system to keep track of trains
View(s):A new train tracking system to enable the public view coastline train movements, has been launched.
The train tracking system named Railway Traffic Optimisation System (RTOS) was launched today at the University of Colombo’s School of Computing (UCSC), and could be viewed on www.slrail.info
General Manager Railways, B.A.P Ariyaratne said the system was developed based on research where problems regarding technical issues were studied.
Railway Dept’s, National Research Council and UCSC undergraduates conducted joint research on the railways and came up with a solution to train delays and safety.
UCSC Lecturer, Dr Kasun De Zoysa said the RTOS is a train tracking system based on the GPRS system that could be monitored via computers or devices such as mobile phones with internet facility.
“The system provides direct information on trains operating, their destinations, their speed and the time table including cancellations,” he said.
The facility will be available to engine drivers and station masters as well, and will help them monitor the train movements.
(KW)