Live Train Status

Indian Railways Online Enquiry Service

22840 - INTERCITY SF EXDelayed 01:14 Hr

BHUBANESWAR (BBS) → ROURKELA (ROU)

Coach Position
Class & TypeSuperfast Express • Reserved
ZoneNR - Northern Railway
Date14-Jul-2026
Running Days
MTWTFSS
Journey Progress62% Completed
272 KM Traveled147 KM Remaining16 Stations Total
Current StationSAMBALPUR CITY (SBPY)Platform: 1
Next StopSARALA19 KM Away
Scheduled18:02
Actual--
Delay01:14 Hr

🗺️ Live Route Map tracking

Passed, active, and upcoming station crossings

Arrival
Route
Station
Departure
BBS--
BHUBANESWAR
0 Kms|PF #5
13:4013:40
NQR14:0014:17
NARAJ MARATHAPUR
24 Kms|PF #3
Delay 17m Delay
14:0214:19
DNKL14:4015:03
DHENKANAL
61 Kms|PF #1
Delay 23m Delay
14:4215:06
MRDL15:0915:41
MERAMANDOLI
95 Kms|PF #3
Delay 32m Delay
15:1015:44
TLHD15:1816:07
TALCHER ROAD
109 Kms|PF #4
Delay 49m Delay
15:2016:09
ANGL15:3316:24
ANGUL
121 Kms|PF #1
Delay 51m Delay
15:3516:27
BONA16:1517:12
BOINDA
160 Kms|PF #2
Delay 57m Delay
16:1717:14
RAIR16:5017:48
RAIRAKHOL
207 Kms|PF #2
Delay 58m Delay
16:5217:50
SBPY18:0019:14
SAMBALPUR CITYLive
272 Kms|PF #1
Delay 1h 14m Delay
18:02--
RGL18:1819:26
RENGALI
291 Kms|PF #2
Delay 1h 8m Delay
18:2019:27
JSG19:1519:51
JHARSUGUDA JN
317 Kms|PF #2
Delay 36m Delay
19:2019:52
BEH19:3819:59
BAGDIHI
339 Kms|PF #3
Delay 21m Delay
19:4020:00
BMB19:5120:10
BAMRA
355 Kms|PF #2
Delay 19m Delay
19:5320:11
GP20:1620:27
RAJ GANGPUR
389 Kms|PF #2
Delay 11m Delay
20:1820:28
ROU21:1521:15
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ROURKELA
419 Kms|PF #2
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.