IRCTC started giving ticket confirmation as well as status of train over sms as below:
TRAIN : 12397-MAHABODHI EXP
Stn Name : GAYA JN
Stn To Start : 13 Sep 11,14 :30 Hrs...
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Exp Dept : EX-14 :30, 13 sep 2011 Hrs
Late by : NO DELAY Hrs
Schd Platform :Not Available