P.S.

R ENGINEERING COLLEGE
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
SIVAKASI-626 140

A PROJECT REPORT ON

RAILWAY RESERVATION WEBSITE

Submitted by

Sriram babu.T (Reg no:95192101106)

In partial fulfillment for the award of the degree

Of
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERINGING
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
P.S.R. ENGINEERING COLLEGE, SIVAKASI

March 2024

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 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this mini project report “RAILWAY RESERVATION WEBSITE” is the bonafide
work of Sriram babu .T (Reg no:95192101106) who carried out the project work under my
supervision.

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

Mr. S. Venkatesh, Dr. A.RAMATHILAGAM M.E., Ph. D.,

Technical Trainer, HEAD OF THE DEPARMENT

Evoriea Groups. Professor,

P.S.R. Engineering College,

Sivakasi-626140

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We take this opportunity to all those who helped towards successful completion of this mini project.
At the very outset we thank the almighty for his profuse blessings showered on us. We thank our
beloved parents whose encouragement and support help us to complete our project successfully.

It is our greatest pleasure to convey our thanks to Thiru R. Solaisamy Correspondent and
Director Er. S. Vigneswari Arunkumar B.Tech., PSR Engineering College, Sivakasi for
providing required facilities and suitable infrastructure to complete our project.

It is our greatest privilege to convey our thanks to Dr . J . S. Senthil kumaar M.E., Ph.D., Principal
for continuous support to complete our project without hurdles.

We proud profound gratitude to our beloved Head of the Department Dr. A. Ramathilagam, M.E.,
Ph.D., Professor for providing ample facilities to complete our project successfully.

We also wish to express our sincere thanks to our project Coordinator Mr .S. Venkatesh Technical
Trainer at Evoriea Groups for having helped us in all aspects.

We also bound to thanks to all Faulty and Non-teaching staff members of the Department of
Computer Science and Engineering whose support and cooperation also contributed much to
complete this project work.

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 ABSTRACT

The railway reservation mini project, developed using HTML and CSS, is a streamlined
platform for users to book train tickets efficiently. It offers a user-friendly interface with key
functionalities such as train search, seat availability check, and booking process. The design
focuses on simplicity and responsiveness, ensuring smooth navigation and compatibility across
devices. Informative sections such as train schedules, fare details, and passenger guidelines are
included to enhance the user experience. This mini project demonstrates the fundamental aspects
of web development and showcases the potential for creating practical and functional websites for
railway reservations.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

S.NO TITLE PAGE NO

1. INTRODUCTION 6

1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT 7

OBJECTIVES 7
1.2

LITERATURE REVIEW 8
2.

3. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE 10

METHODOLOGY 11
4.

TECHNOLOGY STACK 11
4.1

IMPLEMENTATION 12
5.

CODE 12
5.1

OUTPUT 30
5.2
6. IMPLEMENETATION OVERVIEW 34

7. RESULT AND EVALUATION 36

7.1 RESULT 36

7.2 EVALUATION 36

8. CONCLUSION 37

9. REFERENCES 37

1.INTRODUCTION
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 Welcome to our custom merchandise store website, where creativity meets comfort,
and style meets individuality. Here, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse and exciting
range of hoodies and t-shirts that serve as the canvas for your unique expression. Our
platform, built with the foundational languages of HTML and CSS, aims to provide a
seamless and immersive shopping experience for all our visitors.

At the heart of our collection are our hoodies and t-shirts – versatile wardrobe
essentials that are not only stylish but also highly customizable. Whether you're looking to
make a bold statement with personalized text, showcase your favorite design, or
immortalize a cherished memory with custom imagery, our intuitive customization features
make it effortless to bring your vision to life. With an extensive palette of colors, sizes, and
styles to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect canvas for your creativity.

Our commitment to quality extends beyond just aesthetics. Each hoodie and t-shirt
in our collection is crafted from premium materials, ensuring comfort, durability, and
longevity. From cozy fleece-lined hoodies to lightweight and breathable cotton tees, our
garments are designed to keep you looking and feeling your best, no matter the occasion.

Navigating our website is a breeze, thanks to our user-friendly interface and intuitive
design. With detailed product descriptions, high-resolution images, and easy-to-use
customization tools, you can explore our collection with confidence, knowing that every
aspect of your shopping experience has been thoughtfully curated to delight and inspire.

1.1 Problem Statement:

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 The railway reservation mini project aims to address the challenges and inefficiencies
often encountered in traditional methods of booking train tickets. The existing manual
reservation system is time-consuming, prone to errors, and lacks the convenience of online
booking. Customers face difficulties in accessing up-to-date information about train
schedules, seat availability, and fare details, leading to inconvenience and frustration.
Moreover, the lack of a user-friendly interface and responsive design hinders the seamless
booking experience across different devices. The problem statement for this mini project,
therefore, revolves around developing a modern and efficient railway reservation website
using HTML and CSS. This website should offer users a simplified and intuitive platform to
search for trains, check seat availability, make reservations, and access relevant information,
all while ensuring responsiveness and compatibility across various devices. By addressing
these challenges, the railway reservation website aims to enhance the overall user
experience and streamline the process of booking train tickets online.

1.2 Objectives:

User Interface Enhancement:

 Develop an intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy navigation and enhanced
user experience.
 Ensure clarity in design elements such as buttons, forms, and menus to facilitate
smooth interaction.

Train Search Functionality:

 Implement a robust train search feature allowing users to search for trains based on
origin, destination, date, and class preferences.
 Display search results clearly with relevant details like train timings, availability,
and classes.

Fare Details Presentation:

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  Display comprehensive fare details for different classes and routes, ensuring
transparency and informed decision-making for users.
 Present fare breakdowns, discounts, and applicable taxes clearly to avoid confusion.

Booking Process Streamlining:

 Streamline the booking process with a clear step-by-step flow for users to select
trains, seats, enter passenger details, and make payments.
 Ensure a secure payment gateway integration to facilitate safe and reliable online
transactions.

Informational Sections Inclusion:

 Include informative sections such as train schedules, cancellation policies, passenger

guidelines, and FAQs to educate users and address common queries.
 Provide essential information and instructions to enhance user understanding and
booking confidence.

Error Handling and Validation:

 Implement robust error handling mechanisms and form validations to prevent data
entry errors and ensure data accuracy.
 Display clear error messages and prompts to guide users in correcting input errors
during the booking process.

Feedback Mechanism Integration:

 Incorporate a user feedback mechanism to gather input, suggestions, and reviews

from users regarding their booking experience.
 Use feedback to improve website functionalities, address user concerns, and
enhance overall satisfaction.

Testing and Optimization:

 Conduct thorough testing across browsers, devices, and user scenarios to identify
and address usability issues, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility concerns.
 Optimize website performance, load times, and accessibility to deliver a seamless
and efficient booking platform for users.

2.LITERATURE REVIEW:

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User Interface Design:

 Studies emphasize intuitive interfaces and clear navigation for enhanced user experience.
 Research highlights the impact of design elements on user satisfaction and usability.

Responsive Web Design:

 Literature underscores the need for cross-device compatibility and optimal viewing
experiences.
 Techniques such as fluid grids and media queries are recommended for responsive design.

Usability Testing:

 Importance is placed on usability testing methodologies like heuristic evaluation and user
testing.
 Studies emphasize the iterative nature of design improvements based on user feedback.

E-commerce Best Practices:

 Best practices include streamlined checkout processes, secure payment integration, and
transparent pricing strategies.
 Clear communication of product/service details and pricing is crucial for user decision-making.

3.SYSYEM ARCHITECTURE:

Front-End Components:

 HTML for structuring the content of web pages, including headings, paragraphs, forms, tables,
and other elements.
 CSS for styling the HTML elements, such as fonts, colors, backgrounds, borders, and layout
positioning.

User Interface Design:

 Design elements such as buttons, forms, menus, and modals for a user-friendly interface.
 Responsive design techniques to ensure compatibility and optimal viewing across devices and
screen sizes.

Client-Side Functionality:

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  Train search functionality allowing users to search for trains based on criteria like origin,
destination, date, and class preferences.
 Real-time seat availability check to display available seats in different classes for selected
trains and dates.

Error Handling and Validation:

 Client-side form validation to ensure accurate and complete data entry before submission.
 Error handling mechanisms to display clear error messages and guide users in correcting input
errors.

Content Management:

 CMS (Content Management System) integration for managing and updating content such as
train schedules, fare details, and informational sections.
 Admin dashboard or interface for authorized personnel to manage bookings, update
information, and monitor website performance.

Testing and Deployment:

 Testing phase to conduct thorough testing across browsers, devices, and user scenarios to
identify and fix bugs or usability issues.
 Deployment of the website on a web server with domain registration and configuration for
public access.

4.METHODOLOGY:

4.1 Technology Stack:

HTML 5:

 Used for structuring the content of web pages, including headings, paragraphs, forms, tables,
and other elements.
 Provides semantic markup for accessibility, SEO, and content organization.

CSS 3:

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  Utilized for styling HTML elements, such as fonts, colors, backgrounds, borders, and layout
positioning.
 Supports modern CSS features like flexbox, grid layout, transitions, and animations for
enhanced visual effects.

Responsive Design:

 Implement media queries in CSS to create a responsive design that adapts to different devices
and screen sizes.
 Use viewport meta tag and relative units (e.g., percentages, ems, rems) for flexible and
scalable layouts.

Cross-Browser Compatibility:

 Test and ensure compatibility of CSS styles across different web browsers (e.g., Chrome,
Firefox, Safari, Edge) for consistent rendering and user experience.

5. IMPLEMETATION:

5.1 Code:

INDEX.HTML:

<!DOCTYPE html>

<html>

<head>

<title>Railway Ticket Booking</title>

<link rel="stylesheet" href="index.css"/>

</head>

<body>

<div class="main">

<h1 class="head"><b>RAILWAY TICKET RESERVATION SYSTEM</b></h1>

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<div class="navigation">

<ul>

<li><a href="index.html" id="onlink">HOME</a></li>

<li><a href="service.html">SERVICES</a></li>

<li><a href="contact.html">CONTACT US</a></li>

</ul>

</div>

<div class="booking">

<section>

<h2 class="head1">Book</h2>

<h2 class="head2">Your</h2>

<h2 class="head3">Tickets</h2>

<h2 class="head4">Here</h2>

<form>

<ul>

<b class="fsize"> From &emsp;<input type="text" placeholder="From [STN Code]"> </b> <br> <br>

<b class="fsize"> To &emsp;<input type="text" placeholder="To [STN Code]"> </b> <br> <br>

<b class="fsize"> Date&emsp;<input type="Date" placeholder="dd-mm-yy"> </b> <br> <br>

<label class="fsize"><strong> Class </strong> </label>

<select id="class" name="class">

<option value="select">SELECT</option>

<option value="1AC">1AC</option>

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<option value="2AC">2AC</option>

<option value="3AC">3AC</option>

<option value="Sleeper">Sleeper</option>

<option value="Chair">Chair car</option> <br>

</select>

</ul>

</form>

<button class="submit" type="button" onclick="trainB()">Find Trains </button>

<div class="form-popup" id="bookTrain">

<div class="popup">

<h1>Sorry, servers are currently busy!</h1> <br>

<h2>Try again after some time</h2>

<button type="button" class="hide" onclick="trainC()">Close</button>

</div> </div>

</section>

</div>

<img class="img" src="img\home43.jpg" alt="train" width="500" height="350" align="center" />

<img class="imgs" src="img\taj4.jpg" alt="Taj Mahal"/>

<img class="imgs" src="img\temple.jpg" alt="Golden Temple"/>

<img class="imgs" src="img\beach.jpg" alt="Eiffel Tower"/>

</div>

<script src="main.js"></script>

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</body>

</html>

STYLE.CSS:

body{

margin: auto;

background-color:lightgray;

font-family: arial;

.main{

margin: auto;

width: 860px;

padding: 10px;

border:1px solid red;

background-image: url("t9.jpg");

background-repeat: no-repeat;

background-attachment: fixed;

min-height: 500px;

background-position: center;

background-size: cover;

.head{

margin: 2px;

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margin-left: 150px;

font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium', 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif;

color: black;

.navigation{

margin:auto;

width: 860px;

padding: 0px 0px 0px 130px;

height: 50px;

margin-top: 20px;

.navigation ul{

padding: 0;

list-style: none;;

.navigation ul li{

float: left;

font-size: 20px;

font-weight: bold;

margin-right: 40px;

.navigation ul li a{

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text-decoration: none;

color: rgb(255, 255, 255);

background:rgb(32, 28, 150);

border-top: 1px dotted black;

border-left:1px dotted black;

border-right: 1px dotted black;

border-bottom: 1px dotted black;

padding: 10px 20px 10px 20px;

border-top-right-radius:10px;

border-top-left-radius:10px;

border-bottom-right-radius:10px;

border-bottom-left-radius:10px;

display: block;

text-align: right;

.navigation ul li a:hover{

text-decoration: none;

color:rgb(252, 248, 248);

background: #2177e0;

.navigation ul li a#onlink{

background: rgb(32, 28, 150);

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color: rgb(255, 255, 255);

border-bottom: 1px solid red;

.navigation ul li a#onlink:hover{

background:rgb(41, 112, 235);

color: orange;

.booking {

margin:0px;

padding:0px 100px 0px 0px;

border:1px solid black;

width: 150px;

float: left;

height: 580px;

background-attachment: fixed;

background-repeat: no-repeat;

background-size:auto;

font-size: medium;

.head{

margin: 2px;

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margin-left: 150px;

font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium', 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif;

color: black;

.head1{

margin-left: 30px;

font-family: sans-serif;

.head2{

margin-left: 60px;

font-family: sans-serif;

.head3{

margin-left: 95px;

font-family: sans-serif;

.head4{

margin-left: 160px;

font-family: sans-serif;

.fsize{

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font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;

font-size: x-large;

.submit{

margin-left: 80px;

margin-top: 20px;

padding: 0px 50px 0px 50px;

font-size:large;

background-color:orange;

border-radius: 20px;

text-align: center;

SCRIPT.JS

function trainB(){

document.getElementById("bookTrain").style.display = "flex";

function trainC(){

document.getElementById("bookTrain").style.display = "none";

function openForm() {

document.getElementById("myForm").style.display = "flex";

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function closeForm() {

document.getElementById("myForm").style.display = "none";

5.2 Output:

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6.IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW:

Home Page:

 Create a visually appealing homepage layout with sections for showcasing featured trains,
search form, booking options, and promotional content.
 Use CSS grid or flexbox for layout design, ensuring responsiveness and alignment of elements.
 Design a navigation menu with anchor links for easy navigation to other sections of the
website.

Services Page:

 Develop a services page to provide detailed information about the services offered, such as
train schedules, seat availability, fare details, and booking process.
 Organize content using HTML headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables for clarity and
readability.
 Use CSS styles for content formatting, spacing, and visual hierarchy to enhance the
presentation of services.

Contact Page:
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  Create a contact page with a contact form for users to submit inquiries, feedback, or support
requests.
 Include contact information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses if
applicable.
 Apply CSS styles to the contact form elements, labels, input fields, and buttons for a user-
friendly and visually appealing interface.

Testing and Validation:

 Test each page (home, services, contact) across different browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox,
Safari) and devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) to ensure compatibility and responsiveness.
 Validate HTML and CSS code using W3C validators to check for standards compliance and
resolve any syntax errors or warnings.
 Conduct usability testing to evaluate user interactions, navigation flow, and overall
functionality of the website sections.

7.RESULT AND EVALUATION:

7.1 Result:

The railway reservation website implementation begins with designing a visually appealing
homepage featuring a navigation menu, search form, and featured trains section. Upon search, the
train search results page displays available trains with detailed information and booking options. The
booking form includes fields for passenger details, seat selection, and payment methods, ensuring a
user-friendly experience. Additionally, informational pages provide details on services, fares, and
policies. The website's design focuses on responsiveness, accessibility, and browser compatibility,
while CSS styles enhance visual appeal and interactivity. Overall, the implementation aims for a
seamless, user-centric booking platform using HTML and CSS.

7.2Evaluation:

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 The evaluation of the railway reservation website, focusing solely on technical aspects, involves
assessing the HTML structure for semantic correctness, proper use of tags, and accessibility features.
Additionally, the CSS stylesheet is reviewed for consistency in styling, responsiveness for different
devices, and browser compatibility across major browsers. The codebase is validated using W3C
validators to ensure standards compliance and identify any syntax errors or warnings. Performance
optimization is considered, measuring loading speed and optimizing CSS for efficient rendering.
Functional testing is conducted to verify forms, buttons, and navigation elements work as expected.
Maintenance considerations include evaluating code scalability, modularity, and ease of future
updates. This comprehensive evaluation ensures the website's technical robustness, usability, and
maintainability for a successful mini project.

8.CONCLUSION:

In conclusion, developing a railway reservation website using only HTML and CSS for a mini
project showcases the foundational skills in web development. The website's technical
implementation, focusing on HTML structure, CSS styling, responsiveness, browser compatibility,
and code validation, demonstrates proficiency in creating a functional and visually appealing platform.
While the evaluation primarily focuses on technical aspects, the project also emphasizes the
importance of clean code, standards compliance, and maintenance considerations for future updates
and enhancements. Overall, the railway reservation website project highlights the ability to create a
robust and user-friendly web application using fundamental web technologies, setting a strong
foundation for further learning and development in the field of web development.

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9.REFERENCES:

 "HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites" by Jon Duckett

 "Learning Web Design" by Jennifer Niederst Robbins

 "CSS Secrets" by Lea Verou

 W3Schools (https://www.w3schools.com/)

 Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) Web Docs (https://developer.mozilla.org/)

 CSS-Tricks (https://css-tricks.com/)

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