Live Train Status

Indian Railways Online Enquiry Service

74673 - VKA-PTK DMUDelayed 02:30 Hr

VERKA JN (VKA) → PATHANKOT (PTK)

Coach Position
Class & TypeExpress • Reserved
ZoneIR - Indian Railways
Date14-Jul-2026
Running Days
MTWTFSS
Journey Progress40% Completed
50 KM Traveled49 KM Remaining17 Stations Total
Current StationDHARIWAL (DHW)Platform: 1
Next StopSOHAL3 KM Away
Scheduled16:18
Actual18:48
Delay02:30 Hr

🗺️ Live Route Map tracking

Passed, active, and upcoming station crossings

Arrival
Route
Station
Departure
VKA--
VERKA JN
0 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 40m Delay
15:0017:40
KNG15:0817:47
KATHUNANGAL
11 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 39m Delay
15:0917:49
JNT15:1817:57
JAINTIPURA
20 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 39m Delay
15:1917:59
BAT15:2718:07
BATALA JN
31 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 40m Delay
15:2918:09
BATM15:36Non-Reporting
BATALA SUGAR ML
36 Kms
15:37Non-Reporting
CHN16:0018:23
CHHINA
42 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 23m Delay
16:0218:25
DHW16:1618:32
DHARIWALLive
50 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 16m Delay
16:1818:48
SOHL16:25Non-Reporting
SOHAL
53 Kms
16:26Non-Reporting
JHWR16:32Non-Reporting
JHAWAR
57 Kms
16:33Non-Reporting
GSP16:4119:09
GURDASPUR
63 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 28m Delay
16:4319:10
DNN16:5219:19
DINA NAGAR
74 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 27m Delay
16:5419:20
PMQ17:0219:28
PARNA NAND
79 Kms
Delay 2h 26m Delay
17:0319:29
JK17:1119:37
JAKOLARI
87 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 26m Delay
17:1219:38
SRM17:1919:45
SARNA
91 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 26m Delay
17:2019:46
BHRL17:2719:53
BHAROLI JN.
96 Kms|PF #1
Delay 2h 26m Delay
17:2819:54
PTK18:0020:18
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PATHANKOT
99 Kms|PF #2
Delay 2h 18m Delay
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.