Freight Operations Information System

Technological Introduction

FOIS has been implemented with state-of-the-art technologies, be it Software Technologies, Hardware Technologies, Communication Networks or Management of the entire System.
FOIS is integrated with other operations modules of CRIS using an Enterprise Application Integration software and with banks and customer legacy system through SOA using web services. Oracle grid including Oracle Weblogic, Oracle Tuxedo and Oracle DB are used for the same.
FOIS system has evolved from a traditional Client/Server (Two tier architecture) to three tier architecture.
High Availability Exadata Server with Oracle 12C Database Oracle Tuxedo System and Weblogic Server J2EE platform for implementation of reporting, integrations, SOA etc. Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 (EE), Pro *C Dedicated OFC cable networks integrated with VSAT to cover-up the widespread connectivity across the nation
FOIS Technical Team is working under the leadership of General Manager/FOIS, an IRTS Officer with over 20 years of Experience in Indian Railway Operations, who imparts domain knowledge and guides the team on all application related issues and new developmental work. The technical team consists of Chief Project Engineer, Principal Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers, Senior Software Engineers and Junior Engineers in addition to Field Implementors..