Google Maps Transit for Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad

Transit in Google Maps is a public transportation planning tool that combines the latest agency data with the power of Google Maps. It integrates transit stop, route, schedule, and fare information to make trip planning quick and easy for everyone.

Transit in Google Maps gives you step-by-step transit directions, assist you to find transit stops in your area, and view station information and schedules. Transit in Google Maps now includes Delhi Metro Rail, Kolkata Metro, Chennai MRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System) and Hyderabad MMTS (Multi Modal Transit System). Read full story »

Railway Enquiry – Send SMS to 139 Rail Sampark Number

Indian Railway has enabled the Rail Sampark number for SMS Enquiry as well. This is a premium service, rupess 3 per SMS. The users can obtain information regarding PNR status, fare, seat availability and arrival/departure by sending SMS in the specified syntax to 139. Read full story »

Fuel Cell Craze in Japan – Hydrogen Combines With Oxygen Giving Electricity and Hot Water!

Just read an article in the Hindu on fuel cell fever in Japan, thought of sharing more about fuel cells with you.
The fuel cell technology draws energy from the chemical reaction when hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. Developers say fuel cells for homes produce one-third less of the pollution that causes global warming … Read full story »

Indian Railways to Wi-Fi Enable Select Stations and Important Trains

Indian Railways plans to make popular trains Wi-Fi enabled. To start with, Wi-Fi will be enabled on the Delhi – Amritsar and Delhi – Bhopal routes of Shatabdi Express. It would then be followed by all Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains and a few popular express and super fast trains. This would help executives to utilize … Read full story »

Call 139 Local Number for Indian Railway Enquiry

Yesterday I saw an advertisement in the Hindu newspaper about the latest facilities in railway enquiry number 139. Calls to 139 from any village or town is now a Local Call. No STD required from anywhere in India. 139 is the one nationwide number for all the rail passenger enquiry. The basic services include PNR … Read full story »