Railway Enquiry & reservation System (CUI)

The Railway Enquiry & Management System is a three-tier architecture Command Line Interface (CUI) project developed in C programming language. This project demonstrates advanced concepts such as file handling, structures, header files, and functions to divide complex tasks into smaller sub-tasks, achieving modularity. It offers various features for checking train details, booking train tickets (generating PNR), canceling tickets, searching ticket details using PNR, and managing contact information.

Three-Tier Architecture

The Railway Enquiry & Management System follows a three-tier architecture, which includes:

1. Presentation Tier (User Interface):

   • The user interacts with the system through a command-line interface.
   • Options are presented to the user to perform various actions.

2. Application Tier (Business Logic):

   • The core logic of the system resides in this tier.
   • It handles operations like booking tickets, canceling tickets, and searching for ticket details.
   • The application tier uses functions, structures, and file handling for data storage and retrieval.

3. Data Tier (Data Storage):

   • The data tier stores information about trains, tickets, and contact details.
   • Data is stored in files (e.g., train information, ticket data, contact information).
   • File handling is employed to read and write data.

Features

The Railway Enquiry & Management System offers the following features:

• Check Train Details:

  • Users can inquire about train schedules, routes, and availability.

• Book Train Tickets:

  • Users can book train tickets by providing necessary details.
  • A unique PNR (Passenger Name Record) is generated for each booking.

• Cancel Tickets:

  • Users can cancel their booked tickets by providing the PNR.

• Search Ticket Details:

  • Users can search for ticket details using the PNR.
  • Information about the booked ticket is displayed.

• Manage Contact Details:

  • Users can store and manage their contact information for future bookings.

Screenshots : Main Screen - Options

Train Details:

Passengers Ticket Details

Getting Started

Follow these steps to run the Railway Enquiry & Management System:

1. Clone or download this repository to your local machine.

2. Compile the project using a C compiler (e.g., GCC):

   gcc railway.c -o railway

3. Run the compiled executable:

   ./railway

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate and use the system.

Usage

1. Main Menu:

   • Use numeric keys to select various options from the main menu.
   • Options include checking train details, booking tickets, canceling tickets, searching ticket details, and managing contact information.

2. Booking Tickets:

   • Provide necessary details such as name, age, contact, and preferred train.
   • A PNR will be generated upon successful booking.

3. Canceling Tickets:

   • Enter the PNR of the ticket to be canceled.
   • The system will confirm the cancellation.

4. Searching Ticket Details:

   • Enter the PNR of the ticket to retrieve its details.

5. Managing Contact Details:

   • Add, view, or modify contact information for future bookings.

Contributing

Contributions to this project are welcome. You can contribute by opening issues, providing feedback, or submitting pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Enjoy using the Railway Enquiry & Management System!