Updated on Sunday, March 02, 2008, 00:00 IST

New Delhi, March 02: As part of efforts to utilise technology to increase efficiency, the Railways is planning to instruct its drivers and guards through SMS.

"All loco drivers and guards will be communicated through SMS about their duties as part of the Crew Management System," said a senior railway official.

The aim is to optimally utilise technology to increase efficiency and do away with the existing manual system, the official said. "Crew booking is being computerised now as part of the new system. Drivers, assistant drivers and guards of all passengers and goods trains will be covered in the system," he said.

"We have finalised the SMS modules and it will be applicable to all categories of drivers," said the official.

Bureau Report