How Ahmed Nizam Got the Idea for Where Is My Train
Ahmed Nizam Mohideen came up with the idea after facing train delays himself. He noticed that passengers had no simple way to track train location and schedule, especially without internet access.
Why Where Is My Train Became Popular in India
The app became popular because it worked offline and used cell tower signals instead of GPS. Users could easily check live train status, platform number, PNR status, and train timings.
How the App Reached More Than 100 Million Downloads
After launching in 2015, the app quickly spread across India. Within a few years, it crossed more than 100 million downloads and became one of the country’s most used railway apps.
How Google Bought Where Is My Train for ₹280 Crore
The success of the app caught Google’s attention. In 2018, Google acquired the company behind Where Is My Train for around ₹280 crore, turning Ahmed Nizam’s small idea into a major startup success story.