RailSathi

RailSathi is an API-based web application built with Express.js and Node.js that allows users to check PNR status and find trains between stations. It provides a convenient way for users to access essential railway information quickly and efficiently.

Features

• Check PNR status: Users can input their PNR (Passenger Name Record) number to check the status of their train ticket.
• Find trains between stations: Users can search for trains between two specified stations, getting information about available trains, their timings, and more.

Technologies Used

• Express.js: A minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework that provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications.
• Node.js: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, used for building scalable network applications.
• Other libraries: This project may also use additional libraries for handling HTTP requests, parsing responses, etc.

Installation

To run RailSathi locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Navigate to the project directory.
3. Install dependencies by running npm install.
4. Start the server by running npm start.
5. Access the application at http://localhost:PORT (where PORT is the port number specified in the configuration or the default port).

Usage

RailSathi provides a simple API that can be accessed programmatically or through a web interface.

API Endpoints

• Check PNR Status

  • Endpoint: /pnr-status
  • Method: POST
  • Parameters:
    • pnr: The PNR number to check the status.
  • Response: JSON object containing the status of the PNR.

• Find Trains Between Stations

  • Endpoint: /trains-between-stations
  • Method: POST
  • Parameters:
    • source: The source station code.
    • destination: The destination station code.
    • date: (Optional) The date of travel.
  • Response: JSON object containing information about trains between the specified stations.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to RailSathi, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/my-feature).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/my-feature).
6. Create a new Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.