OREANDA-NEWS. Indian Railways constantly endeavors to run trains to time and to this end Indian Railways have started monitoring the punctuality of trains using Integrated Coaching Management System (ICMS) at all the three levels viz. Divisional level, Zonal Head Quarters level and Railway Board level. This system, which is integrated with Control Office Application (COA), ensures on-line monitoring of punctuality, greater transparency as also accurate data-keeping regarding punctuality of trains. in addition to these, Indian Railways also undertakes punctuality drives from time to time and counsels staff to sensitize them regarding punctuality.

 Furthermore, with a view to ensure safe operations and the punctuality of passenger carrying trains, constant endeavors for Up-gradation of technology of track, rolling stock and signaling systems as also improvement in standards of maintenance of assets to reduce equipment failures, is undertaken.

 Railways also maintain close co-ordination with State Governments to tackle the Law and Order problems and miscreant activities, for smooth and punctual running of trains.

 There is no provision to inform passengers with confirmed reserved tickets about the cancelation of trains, at present.