Indian Railways is introducing AI-powered digital assistants named ‘Bholu Mini’ and ‘Bholu Max’ to help passengers at stations. These systems will provide real-time updates on train status, platform numbers, and PNR details in local languages. Following successful tests in Telangana, this facility will soon be available at Muzaffarpur and Samastipur stations in Bihar.
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What are Bholu Mini and Bholu Max?
These are digital assistants designed by the Hyderabad Division of South Central Railway (SCR) under the guidance of Dr. Aniruddha Palmer. They operate 24 hours a day and are integrated with the railway’s operational database to give accurate information. While Bholu Mini is a compact, voice-based kiosk mainly supporting Telugu, Bholu Max is an advanced version with a 21-inch touchscreen supporting 12 Indian languages.
Key features and deployment details
The system was unveiled on May 1, 2026, at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad, and officially announced by the Ministry of Railways on May 2, 2026. The project is developed in collaboration with Bhashini language technology to make information accessible to everyone.
| Feature | Bholu Mini | Bholu Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Voice-based AI Kiosk | Touchscreen + Voice AI |
| Screen Size | Compact | 21 Inch |
| Language Support | Mainly Telugu | 12 Indian Languages |
| Availability | 24 Hours | 24 Hours |
| Current Location | Malkajgiri Station | Kachiguda Station |
East Central Railway (ECR) will now install these AI assistants at the busy stations of Muzaffarpur and Samastipur to reduce crowds at inquiry counters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bholu Mini और Bholu Max क्या हैं?
ये AI आधारित डिजिटल सहायक हैं जो यात्रियों को ट्रेन स्टेटस, प्लेटफॉर्म नंबर और PNR की जानकारी स्थानीय भाषाओं में देते हैं।
बिहार के किन स्टेशनों पर यह सुविधा मिलेगी?
पूर्व मध्य रेल (ECR) के तहत मुजफ्फरपुर और समस्तीपुर स्टेशनों पर जल्द ही इन AI सहायकों को स्थापित किया जाएगा।
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