Passengers can now know the exact status of their train, the arrival and departure time, its running status, coach position and exact location. For train enquiry, passengers need to know either the train number, train name, from and to station names/codes or the intermediate station name.
To know train status - IRCTCTrain Enquiry
Go to the IRCTC website
Enter either the train number, name, from and to station/code
Once you have a few options before you, choose the train you need details about
This will give you information on the start date of the source city/destination
Stops the train will halt at
Current status of the train
Status of the train (whether it is on time or delayed)
Expected time of arrival or departure
Options for Indian Railway/IRCTC train enquiry
Unlike in the past when there was just one way for checking PNR status, train times or reservation enquiry, today, there are various ways to make a train enquiry.
Dial 139, a centralized toll free number to make enquiries.
Go online on irctc.co.in or indianrail.gov.in to know the status of your train, check PNR status or check seat availability.
Indian railway has released applications for smartphones and tablets. They can also be used.
An SMS can also give details of your PNR status, arrival and departure of train, train schedule and time table.
SMS PNR <10 digit PNR number> to 54959
For ticket availability Sms TRNAV to 54959
For trains between two stations, sms TRNBT to 54959
For train schedule, Sms TRNSH to 54959
To get train schedule using train number, Sms TRNSH to 54959