Development of railway ticket booking system using Java Swing

Abstract

The paper presents the development of an information system for online railway tickets booking in Java Swing library. The goal is to provide users with convenient, fast and reliable service by solving problems in transport services’ digitalization. The authors indicate the functional specifications for the system (registration, route search, booking management) and specify the object-oriented programming architecture. The design includes an intuitive graphical interface with data validation, dynamic updating of the locations’ list and a module for viewing the train stations’ photo album. Unified modeling language (UML) diagrams create a visualization of the system structure. The modularity and cross-platform compatibility are provided through the use of Swing components. Comma-separated values (CSV) store the data, thus simplifying integration. Testing confirms the correct operation of the modules, including exception handling and operations’ synchronization. The system’s integration into real services has practical significance. Prospects involve integrating with Application programming interface (API) payment methods, having a mobile version, employing recommendation algorithms, and switching to cloud databases. The results demonstrate the Java Swing effectiveness for developing graphical user interface (GUI) applications in transport logistics.