Live Train Status

Indian Railways Online Enquiry Service

12012 - KLK SHATABADIDelayed 2 Min

KALKA (KLK) → NEW DELHI (NDLS)

Coach Position
Class & TypeSuperfast Express • Reserved
ZoneNR - Northern Railway
Date13-Jul-2026
Running Days
MTWTFSS
Journey Progress5% Completed
25 KM Traveled243 KM Remaining8 Stations Total
Current StationCHANDIGARH (CDG)Platform: 1
Next StopGHAGGHAR45 KM Away
Scheduled18:23
Actual--
Delay2 Min

🗺️ Live Route Map tracking

Passed, active, and upcoming station crossings

Arrival
Route
Station
Departure
KLK--
KALKA
0 Kms|PF #3
17:4517:45
CDG18:1518:17
CHANDIGARHLive
25 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2m Delay
18:23--
UMB19:0319:03
AMBALA CANT JN
70 Kms|PF #1
19:0819:08
KKDE19:3819:38
KURUKSHETRA JN
111 Kms|PF #2
19:4019:40
PNP20:2220:22
PANIPAT JN
179 Kms|PF #2
20:2420:24
SNP20:5220:52
SONIPAT
224 Kms|PF #1
20:5420:54
NDLS21:5021:50
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NEW DELHI
268 Kms|PF #1
DSTN

Live Train Status & Tracking Guide

Learn about Indian Railways train live location, delays, and platform information.

What is Live Train Status?

Live Train Status shows the real-time position of any Indian Railways train. It includes the train's current location, next station, delay time, platform number, and complete journey timeline. This is a free alternative to NTES (National Train Enquiry System).

How Does Live Tracking Work?

Indian Railways trains are equipped with GPS trackers (via RTIS - Real-time Train Information System) which send GPS coordinates to satellites. This data is processed by railway servers and displayed as the train's live location on our tool.

Understanding Delay Status

Train delays are shown with the following color indicators:

  • Green: On Time
  • Orange: Delayed
  • Blue: Current Station

Tracking Tips

- Always select the correct journey date as train routes and timings vary by day.
- If the train hasn't started yet, you'll see "Not Started" status.
- Platform numbers can change at stations, so check station displays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Live Train Status

Q1.How do I track my train live running status online?

You can track your train by entering the 5-digit train number (e.g. 12625) or train name in the search box above, selecting the journey date, and clicking Track Train. You will get the live station-by-station position, delays, and platform numbers.

Q2.How does live train tracking work?

Indian Railways trains are equipped with GPS trackers (via the Real-time Train Information System or RTIS) which send GPS coordinates to satellites. This data is processed and shown as the live location of the train.

Q3.Why does my train live location show not started?

This status appears if the train has not yet departed from its source (originating) station for the selected journey date, or if there is a delay in updating the initial departure data.

Q4.Are the platform numbers shown in live status accurate?

Platform numbers are based on the historical and current NTES database. While they are usually 90%+ accurate, platform allocations can change at the last minute due to operational requirements at the station. Always cross-check with station displays.

Q5.What does Scheduled Arrival (STA) and Scheduled Departure (STD) mean?

STA (Scheduled Time of Arrival) is the official time the train is scheduled to arrive at a station. STD (Scheduled Time of Departure) is the official time the train is scheduled to leave. ATA and ATD represent the Actual arrival and departure times respectively.

Q6.Can I track trains offline without an internet connection?

To get real-time GPS updates, an internet connection is required. However, if you are sitting inside the train, some apps can fetch locations using cellular tower signals offline. Our online tool requires a basic network connection to query live NTES servers.