In a move aimed at enhancing passenger convenience, researchers at IIT Bhubaneswar have developed a new mobile and web application that simplifies the process of seat swapping among train passengers.
The application, titled ‘Simply-Swap’, has been created by students Rustam Kumar and Sangam Mishra, under the mentorship of faculty members Srikant Gollapudi and Srinivas Pinisetty, the institute announced on Monday.
The app enables registered users to submit seat-swapping requests by entering their current seat number, preferred seat or coach, and train details. Other users on the same train with valid reservations in the specified coach can view and accept the swap request.
According to the institute, the platform eliminates the need for manual coordination among passengers and streamlines the swapping process. If integrated with Indian Railways services, IIT Bhubaneswar believes Simply-Swap could offer a significant boost to passenger satisfaction and travel experience.
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