BackIndian Railways - 2023
Overview
This project is a part of our Internship + Project at the Diesel Loco Shed, Pune. The project is to digitalize the Diesel Loco Shed, Pune. The problem statement is given by the DME of the Diesel Loco Shed, Pune.
Problem Statement
When a loco comes to the shed, the employees have to fill a form which is a paper form. The form contains the details of the loco and the work to be done on the loco. The form is then sent supervisors and higher authorities for approval. This process is time consuming, requires a lot of paper, prone to errors and can lead to miscommunication. The problem statement is to digitalize this process.
The form should be filled digitally and should be sent to the supervisors and higher authorities for approval. The form should be filled by the employees on a mobile application and should be sent to the supervisors and higher authorities on a web application. The web application should be able to show the status of the form to the employees. The web application should also be able to show the status of the locos in the shed to the employees.
Solution
We have created a mobile application for the employees and a web application for the supervisors and higher authorities. The application is made using Flutter as the frontend and Express.js as the backend. The database used is MongoDB. As the application is made using Flutter, it can be used on both mobile and web.
Impact
The project aims to save time, reduce paper usage, reduce errors, and reduce miscommunication.
The project aims to make the process of filling forms for the locos that come to the shed more efficient.
Features
- The employees can fill the form on the mobile application.
- The employees can view the status of the form on the mobile application.
- The supervisors and higher authorities can view the form on the web application.
- The supervisors and higher authorities can approve or reject the form on the web application.
- The supervisors and higher authorities can view the status of the locos in the shed on the web application.
My Role
Developed and implemented backend infrastructure for locomotive maintenance using technologies like Node.js and MongoDB.
Built user-friendly APIs (JavaScript) for access and real-time updates, empowering hundreds of railway personnel to streamline maintenance workflows.
Implemented robust security features (user roles, digital signatures) using JavaScript, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of critical locomotive data.