Objective

To develop a secure, user-friendly online platform for booking railway tickets, checking seat availability, train schedules, and managing reservations. The system eliminates manual processes, reduces queues, and provides real-time ticketing and cancellation services.

Key Features

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, React/Angular

• Backend: Java Spring Boot / Node.js / Django

• Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL

• Authentication: JWT / OAuth 2.0

• Payment: Razorpay / Stripe / PayPal APIs

• Cloud Deployment: AWS / Azure / GCP

• Other Tools: REST APIs, Railway API integration (IRCTC or mock APIs)

Workflow

1. User Registration/Login → Create account using email/phone.

2. Search Trains → Enter source, destination, date, and class.

3. View Availability → System fetches live seat/coach availability.

4. Book Ticket → Select seats, enter passenger details, and pay.

5. PNR Generation → System generates PNR and confirms booking.

6. E-Ticket Download → User gets QR-coded e-ticket via app/email.

7. PNR Tracking & Notifications → Status updates via SMS/Email.

8. Cancellation/Refund → User can cancel tickets and get refunds.

9. Admin Role → Add/update trains, set fares, manage schedules, and view reports.

User Roles

• Passenger/User → Register, search trains, book/cancel tickets, track PNR.

• Admin → Manage trains, fares, bookings, and reports.

• Ticket Checker (Optional) → Scan QR code for on-train ticket verification.

Security Features

• Secure Authentication with JWT/OAuth2.0

• Role-Based Access Control for users, admins, and ticket checkers

• Encrypted Transactions via HTTPS + PCI DSS compliant payment gateways

• Fraud Detection (duplicate booking checks, suspicious login monitoring)

• Data Privacy using AES-256 encryption for sensitive passenger data

Analytics & Reports

• Daily/weekly/monthly booking statistics

• Revenue reports for admins

• User behavior analytics (popular routes, classes)

• Cancellation trends to improve operational planning

Why Choose This Project?

Real-world use case with high impact.
Combines database, API integration, payment systems, and security.
Useful for railway management, college projects, or startups.
Scalable to airlines, buses, or metro reservation systems.

What You Get

• Full project source code (Frontend + Backend + Database)

• Documentation (ER diagram, Use case diagram, Flowchart)

• Working prototype with live booking flow

• Admin panel + user app with train booking simulation