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16730 - PUU MDU EXPRESSDelayed 21 Min

PUNALUR (PUU) → MADURAI JN (MDU)

Coach Position
Class & TypeExpress • Reserved
ZoneIR - Indian Railways
Date14-Jul-2026
Running Days
MTWTFSS
Journey Progress19% Completed
56 KM Traveled353 KM Remaining42 Stations Total
Current StationPARAVUR (PVU)Platform: 3
Next StopKAPPIL8 KM Away
Scheduled18:45
Actual19:06
Delay21 Min

🗺️ Live Route Map tracking

Passed, active, and upcoming station crossings

Arrival
Route
Station
Departure
PUU--
PUNALUR
0 Kms|PF #2
Delay 2m Delay
17:1517:17
AVS17:2417:26
AUVANESWSAREM
8 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2m Delay
17:2517:27
KIF17:31Non-Reporting
KURI
12 Kms
17:32Non-Reporting
KKZ17:4017:38
KOTTARAKARA
20 Kms|PF #1
Delay On Time
17:4117:42
EKN17:49Non-Reporting
EZHUKONE
26 Kms
17:50Non-Reporting
KUV17:5818:00
KUNDARA
31 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2m Delay
17:5918:02
KLQ18:0718:10
KILIKOLLUR
38 Kms|PF #1
Delay 3m Delay
18:0818:11
QLN18:2018:20
KOLLAM JN
44 Kms|PF #3
Delay On Time
18:2518:42
IRP18:31Non-Reporting
IRAVIPURAM
49 Kms|PF #1
18:32Non-Reporting
MYY18:38Non-Reporting
MAYYANAD
53 Kms|PF #2
18:39Non-Reporting
PVU18:4419:05
PARAVURLive
56 Kms|PF #3
Delay 21m Delay
18:4519:06
EVA18:52Non-Reporting
EDAVAI
64 Kms|PF #2
18:53Non-Reporting
VAK18:58--
VARKALA
68 Kms|PF #2
18:59--
KVU19:0919:30
KADAKAVUR
77 Kms|PF #3
Delay 21m Delay
19:1019:31
CRY19:1419:35
CHIRAYINKEEZH
80 Kms|PF #1
Delay 21m Delay
19:1519:36
MQU19:2219:43
MURUKKAMPUZHA
87 Kms|PF #2
Delay 21m Delay
19:2319:44
KXP19:2719:48
KANIYAPURAM
91 Kms|PF #1
Delay 21m Delay
19:2819:49
KZK19:3319:54
KAZHAKUTTAM
95 Kms|PF #1
Delay 21m Delay
19:3419:55
TVCN19:4220:03
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH
102 Kms|PF #2
Delay 21m Delay
19:4320:04
TVP19:4820:09
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PETTAH
106 Kms|PF #1
Delay 21m Delay
19:4920:10
TVC20:1020:31
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL
108 Kms|PF #1
Delay 21m Delay
20:1520:32
BRAM20:2920:44
BALARAMPURAM
121 Kms
Delay 15m Delay
20:3020:45
NYY20:3420:48
NEYYATTINKARA
125 Kms
Delay 14m Delay
20:3520:49
DAVM20:4220:56
DHANU VACHA PURAM HA
131 Kms
Delay 14m Delay
20:4320:57
PASA20:4921:03
PARASSALA
138 Kms
Delay 14m Delay
20:5021:04
KZTW20:5421:08
KULITTURAI WEST
143 Kms
Delay 14m Delay
20:5521:09
KZT20:5921:13
KULITTHURAI
146 Kms
Delay 14m Delay
21:0021:14
ERL21:1421:28
ERANIEL
161 Kms
Delay 14m Delay
21:1521:29
NJT21:2521:39
NAGER COIL TOWN
174 Kms|PF #3
Delay 14m Delay
21:3021:40
AAY21:5422:04
ARALVAYMOLI
192 Kms|PF #2
21:5522:05
VLY22:3622:46
VALLIYUR
210 Kms|PF #1
Delay On Time
22:3822:47
NNN22:5022:59
NANGUNERI
224 Kms|PF #2
Delay 9m Delay
22:5123:00
TEN23:5023:50
TIRUNELVELI JN
252 Kms|PF #1
23:5523:55
MEJ00:24 +1d00:24 +1d
VANCHI MANIYACHCHI JN
281 Kms|PF #1
00:25 +1d00:25 +1d
KDU00:34 +1d00:34 +1d
KADAMBUR
295 Kms|PF #1
00:35 +1d00:35 +1d
CVP00:48 +1d00:48 +1d
KOVILPATTI
317 Kms|PF #2
00:50 +1d00:50 +1d
SRT01:08 +1d01:08 +1d
SATUR
339 Kms|PF #2
01:10 +1d01:10 +1d
VPT01:28 +1d01:28 +1d
VIRUDUNAGAR JN
366 Kms|PF #2
01:30 +1d01:30 +1d
TMQ01:59 +1d01:59 +1d
TIRUMANGALAM
392 Kms|PF #1
02:00 +1d02:00 +1d
TDN02:29 +1d02:29 +1d
TIRUPARANKUNDRAM
402 Kms|PF #1
02:30 +1d02:30 +1d
MDU03:35 +1d03:35 +1d
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MADURAI JN
409 Kms|PF #3
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.