RAILWAY RESERVATION

SYSTEM
A Dissertion submitted for the CBSE
senior secondary examination of the year
2024-2025.
submitted by
LESHANTH S
XII-B

Under the supervision and guidance of

Mrs.Pooja M.Sc.,B.ED

Department of Computer Science

Pon Vidya Mandir Sr Sec School.

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 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE
CERTIFICATE
The project report entilted:

RAILWAY RESERVATION SYSTEM

submitted by
LESHANTH S
of class XII-B for CBSE Senior Secondary Examination Class
XII of COMPUTER SCIENCE at Pon Vidya Mandir Sr Sec
School,Manmangalam,Karur.

Signature of the Signature of Principal

Teacher in-charge

Signature of Internal Signature of External

Examiner Examiner

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 INDEX

PAGE
S.NO CONTENTS
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1 Acknowledgement 4
2 About Python 5
3 About Mysql 6
4 About Mysql connector 8
5 Railway Resvation System 10
6 Objective 10
7 Flow chart 11
8 Source code 12
9 Output 24
Hardware and Software
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required
11 Bibliography 30

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my special thanks to my teacher and

prinicpal gave me the opportunity to do this wonderful
assignment on’ RAILWAY RESERVATION SYSTEM’ which
required a to know to them.Lot of research a I came about
many things.

I am grateful to my parents and my friends who gave their

valuable suggestions and guidance for completing the project
within limted time

-LESHANTH S
XII-B

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 ABOUT PYTHON

Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming

language with dynamic semantics. Its high-level built in data
structures, combined with dynamic typing and dynamic binding,
make it very attractive for Rapid Application Development, as
well as for use as a scripting or glue language to connect existing
components together. Python's simple, easy to learn syntax
emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program
maintenance. Python supports modules and packages, which
encourages program modularity and code reuse. The Python
interpreter and the extensive standard library are available in
source or binary form without charge for all major platforms, and
can be freely distributed.
Often, programmers fall in love with Python because of the
increased productivity it provides. Since there is no compilation
step, the edit-test-debug cycle is incredibly fast. Debugging
Python programs is easy: a bug or bad input will never cause a
segmentation fault. Instead, when the interpreter discovers an
error, it raises an exception. When the program doesn't catch the
exception, the interpreter prints a stack trace.
A source level debugger allows inspection of local and global
variables, evaluation of arbitrary expressions, setting breakpoints,
stepping through the code a line at a time, and so on. The
debugger is written in Python itself, testifying to Python's
introspective power. On the other hand, often the quickest way to
debug a program is to add a few print statements to the source:
the fast edit-test-debug cycle makes this simple approach very
effective.

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 About MySQL

MySQL an open source relational database management

system,plays a crucial role in handling and organizing data within
various applications.To initiate,begin by installing MySQL on
your chossen platform,employing tools like MySQL Workbench
for a user-friendly graphical interface that simplifies management
tasks.
Once installed, the next step involves creating a database to act as
a container for your structured data.Within this database, design
tables to accommodate different types of information.Pay careful
attentation to defining columns,specifying data types,and
establishing relationships between tables to ensure a well-
structured and effiicient database schema.
The interaction with MySQL database primarily occurs through
SQL (Structured Query Language).Employ SQL commands to
perform various operations,including inserting new data,updating
existing records,retriving information,and deleting entries when
necessary.
Efficiency in data retrivel can be enhanced by incorporating
indexes.Indexes seve as pointers to specific rows in a
table,speeding up a query execution,particularly on large
dataasets.It’s important to strike a balance as too many indexes
can negatively impact write performance.
Database normalization is another critical aspect to
consider.Following normalization principles helps organize data
efficiently,minimizing redundancy and ensuring data integrity.

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Security is paramount in any database management system.
Implement robust user authentication and authorization
mechanisms to control access to your MySQL
database,safeguarding sensitive information.
Regular backups are a crucial part of database management.Set up
scheduled backups to prevent data loss in the event of hardware
failures,system crashes,or other unforeseen circumtances.
In summary,MySQL provides a powerful and flexible foundation
for managing data.By the following best practices in
installation,database design;SQLusage,indexing,
normalization,security,and backup strategies,you can ensure the
reliability,performance,and security of your MySQL-powered
projects.

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 About MySQL-Connector Module

It is a MySQL-specific database connector fpr python,facilitating

the interaction between Python applications and MySQL
databases.Here are key points about this module:

1.Installation:You can install the module using pip:’pip install

mysql-connector-python’.
2.Connection:It provides a ‘connect()’ method to establish a
connection to a MySQL server.You need to specify details like
host,user,password,and database.
3.Cursor:After establishing a connection you create a cursor
object using the ‘cursor()’ method.The cursor is used to execute
SQL queries and fetch results.
4.Executing Queries:You can execute SQL queries using the
‘execute()’ method of the cursor.Parameterized queries can be
used for better security.
5.Fetching Results:The ‘fetchstone()’,’fetchall()’,or ‘fetchmany()’
methods of the cursor are used to retrieve query results.
6.Transaction Management:The module supports transactions.You
can use ‘commit()’ to commit changes or ‘rollback()’ to undo
changes.
7.Error Handling:It provides exceptions like ‘MySQL
Connecetion Error’ and ‘MySQL Cursor Error’ for handling
errors that might occur during database operations.
8.Disconnecting:Close the cursor and connection using the
‘close()’ method when you’re done working with the database.

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Example:
’’’ python
Import mysql.connector
#Establishing a connection
Conn= mysql.connector.connect(host=’localhost’,user=’user’,
password=’password’,database=’mydatabase’)
Cursor=conn.cursor()
#Executing a query
Cursor.execute(“SELECT*FROM mytable”)
#Fetching results
Results=cursor.fetchall()
#Closing the connection
Cursor.close()
Conn.close()
’’’
This module provides a robust way to integrate MySQL databases
into Python applications,enabling efficient data management and
manipulation.

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 RAILWAY RESERVATION
SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION
The railway reservation system is basically a database based
project done with help of python language.This project is very use
full for the people to book or cancel train tickets by sitting at
home with one cell phone in their hand.This project can be
modified for various reservations.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

The objective of this project is to let the students apply the
programming knowledge into a real-world situation/problem and
exposed the students how programming skills helps in developing
a good software.

 Write programs utilizing modern software tools.

 Apply object oriented programming principles effectively
when developing small to medium sized projects.
 Write effective procedural code to solve small to medium
sized problems.
 Students will demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in
computer science, as exemplified in the areas of
systems,theory and software development.
 Students will demonstrate ability to conduct a research or
applied Computer Science project,requiring writing and
presentation skills which exemplify scholarly style in
computer Science.

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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS

HARDWARE:
I. OPERATING SYSTEM:WINDOWS 7 AND ABOVE
II.PROCESSOR:PENTIUM(ANY) OR AMD
ATHALON(3800+4200+DUALCORE)
III.MOTHER BOARD:1.845 OR 915,995 FOR PENTIUM OR
MSI K9MMVVIAK8M800+8237R PLUS CHIPSET FOR AMD
ATHALON
IV.RAM:512+
V.Hard disk:SATA 40GB OR ABOVE
VI.CD/DVD r/w multi drive combo(if backup required)
VII.MONITER 14.1 OR 15-17 inch
VIII.Key board and mouse
IX.Printer:(if print required-[Hard copy])

SOFTWARE:
I.PYTHON(LATEST VERSION)
II.MYSQL
III.PYTHON CONNECTOR

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

 www.google.com

 www.wikipedia.org

 Class XI and XII NCERT Book

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