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From endpoint questions to data freshness reports — pick the channel that fits. No long form. Just direct routes.
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Ways to reach us
Documentation
Endpoint reference, request and response examples, and the data freshness rules the API follows.
API Status
Check liveness, version, dataset coverage and upstream provider health straight from the service.
Status & Reliability
Built for stable production traffic
Railway Engine publishes its own operational truth: liveness, version, dataset coverage and upstream provider health are exposed as endpoints — /v1/health, /v1/coverage and /v1/provider/health — so you can verify the limits and gaps instead of trusting a marketing number.
Read the reliability docsAuthx-api-key
Rate limit60 req/min
FreshnessLIVE · RECENT · STALE
Status/v1/health
FAQ
Quick answers before you reach out
Is this the official IRCTC API?
No. Railway Engine is an independent, free developer API built on publicly available railway data sources, normalized into one consistent JSON envelope.
Where does the data come from?
The data is collected from free public web resources already available online, then normalized, combined, and structured into a consistent API response. Freshness and confidence tell you how old each observation is.
How do I get an API key?
Sign in with Google from the dashboard, copy the free key issued to your account, and send it in the x-api-key header with every request. There is no card and no paid tier.
Where should I report urgent API issues?
Use one of the channels on this page and include the endpoint, request ID, and timestamp so the problem can be triaged quickly. Checking /v1/health and /v1/provider/health first helps confirm whether it is service-side.
What are the usage limits?
The free allowance is about 60 requests per minute per key. Batch your calls and cache responses where you can — there are no tiers to upgrade to.
How do security reports get handled?
Security mails are prioritized, acknowledged quickly, and handled with confidential triage and coordinated disclosure.