Ministry of Railways to Launch Upgraded IRCTC Website and RailOne App on July 15
The Ministry of Railways plans to launch an upgraded IRCTC website and RailOne app by July 15, featuring faster ticket booking with a capacity increase from 32,000 to over 1.5 lakh bookings per minute. The new platform aims to improve Tatkal booking speed, reduce CAPTCHA use, and offer passenger-friendly features like preferred berth selection, a fare calendar, and a multilingual interface. The update also allows viewing seat availability across all classes together for smoother navigation.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- mint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present information primarily from official government sources, focusing on the Ministry of Railways' announcements and technical improvements. There is no evident political framing or partisan commentary, as the coverage centers on service enhancements without critique or opposition viewpoints.
The overall tone across the articles is positive, emphasizing improvements in speed, capacity, and user experience. The coverage highlights benefits for passengers and technological upgrades, with no negative or critical sentiment expressed.
How 2 sources covered this story
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