Where is my Train
Where is my Train is a smartphone app developed by Google for Indian Railways. The application was created by Sigmoid Labs,[1] a team of former TiVo Corporation developers. The company was acquired by Google[1][2][3] in 2018.
| Developer(s) | Sigmoid Labs and its Affiliates |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 June 2015 |
| Stable release | 7.1.5
/ October 5, 2023 |
| Operating system | Android OS |
| Service name | Travel & Local |
| Size | 13 MB |
| Available in | 8 languages |
| Type | Travel |
| Website | whereismytrain |
History
Where is my Train app was released in 2015 for Android. It uses cell tower data to track train locations and operates offline, without internet or GPS.[4] In 2018, the app received a nomination for India's Best Apps of 2018 in the Play Store.[5]
References
- "Google acquires Sigmoid Labs, developer of popular Where is my Train app". HT Tech. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- "Where is My Train app: Google buys Indian startup! Indian Railways passengers check live train status offline". Financialexpress. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
- Variyar, Mugdha. "It's official: Google acquires 'Where is My Train' owner". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
- "Google Acquires "Where Is My Train" App For An Estimated Rs. 280 Crore". OfficeChai. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- Upadhyay, Harsh (2018-12-10). "Google acquires live train status app Where Is My Train". Entrackr. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
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