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54253·PYGS-LKO PASSENGER

PRAYAGRAJ SANGAM (PYGS) → LUCKNOW JN. (LKO)

Current StatusLate 28 Min
Last StationRUPAMAU (RUM)
Next StopRAE BARELI JN (RBL)
Delay28 Min
PRAYAGRAJ SANGAMLUCKNOW JN.
16:40228 km00:30

Station Timeline

Status Legend:
Passed
Current Station
Upcoming
✕Cancelled
✓
PRAYAGRAJ SANGAM
PYGSPlatform 5
DEP
16:4016:56
02-Jul
16 Min
ARR
16:5417:09
02-Jul
✓
PRAYAG
PRGPlatform 32 km
DEP
16:5617:11
02-Jul
15 Min
ARR
17:0917:25
02-Jul
✓
PHAPHAMAU JN
PFMPlatform 19 km
DEP
17:1017:27
02-Jul
16 Min
ARR
17:2117:38
02-Jul
✓
SIWAITH
SWEPlatform 115 km
DEP
17:2217:40
02-Jul
17 Min
ARR
17:3517:53
02-Jul
✓
MAU AIMMA
MEMPlatform 129 km
DEP
17:3617:54
02-Jul
18 Min
ARR
17:43Non-Reporting
Station
✓
DHIRGANJ
DHRJ34 km
DEP
17:44Non-Reporting
Station
ARR
17:5018:08
02-Jul
✓
SHANIDEV DHAM BISHNATHGANJ
SBTJPlatform 140 km
DEP
17:5118:09
02-Jul
18 Min
ARR
18:01Non-Reporting
Station
✓
BHUPIA MAU
VPO50 km
DEP
18:02Non-Reporting
Station
ARR
18:2518:38
02-Jul
✓
MAA BELHA DEVI DHAM PRATAPGARH
MBDPPlatform 355 km
DEP
18:3018:57
02-Jul
13 Min
ARR
18:4119:13
02-Jul
✓
CHILBILA JN
CILPlatform 159 km
DEP
18:4219:14
02-Jul
32 Min
ARR
18:5119:21
02-Jul
✓
JAGESHARGANJ
JGJPlatform 267 km
DEP
18:5219:22
02-Jul
30 Min
ARR
19:0119:30
02-Jul
✓
MAA CHANDIKA DEVI DHAM ANTU
MCDAPlatform 276 km
DEP
19:0219:31
02-Jul
29 Min
ARR
19:09Non-Reporting
Station
✓
SAHAJIPUR HALT
SHJP80 km
DEP
19:10Non-Reporting
Station
ARR
19:1619:42
02-Jul
✓
MISRAULI
MFLPlatform 284 km
DEP
19:1719:43
02-Jul
26 Min
ARR
19:2619:52
02-Jul
✓
AMETHI
AMEPlatform 290 km
DEP
19:2819:53
02-Jul
26 Min
ARR
19:3720:03
02-Jul
✓
TALAKHAJURI
TLKHPlatform 298 km
DEP
19:3820:04
02-Jul
26 Min
ARR
19:4620:12
02-Jul
✓
GAURIGANJ
GNGPlatform 2103 km
DEP
19:4720:13
02-Jul
26 Min
ARR
19:5520:24
02-Jul
✓
BANI
BANIPlatform 2112 km
DEP
19:5620:26
02-Jul
29 Min
ARR
20:05Non-Reporting
Station
✓
KASIMPUR
KCJ119 km
DEP
20:06Non-Reporting
Station
ARR
20:11
✓
JAIS
JAISPlatform 2121 km
DEP
20:12
ARR
20:23
✓
FURSATGANJ
FTGPlatform 1132 km
DEP
20:24
ARR
20:3321:01
02-Jul
● CurrentRUPAMAU
RUMPlatform 2141 km
DEP
20:3421:02
02-Jul
28 Min
ARR
20:50
RAE BARELI JN
RBLPlatform 1150 km
DEP
20:55
ARR
21:06
GANGAGANJ
GANGPlatform 1158 km
DEP
21:07
ARR
21:1621:23
02-Jul
HARCHANDPUR
HCPPlatform 2165 km
DEP
21:1721:24
02-Jul
7 Min
ARR
21:2521:29
02-Jul
KUNEANGANJ
KVGPlatform 4171 km
DEP
21:2621:30
02-Jul
4 Min
ARR
21:37
02-Jul
BACHHRAWAN
BCNPlatform 2181 km
DEP
21:38
02-Jul
On Time
ARR
21:47
02-Jul
SHRIRAJNAGAR
SAGRPlatform 2187 km
DEP
21:48
02-Jul
On Time
ARR
21:57
02-Jul
NIGOHAN
NHNPlatform 2192 km
DEP
21:58
02-Jul
On Time
ARR
22:08
02-Jul
KANKAHA
KKAHPlatform 1199 km
DEP
22:09
02-Jul
On Time
ARR
22:19
02-Jul
MOHANLALGANJ
MLJPlatform 1207 km
DEP
22:20
02-Jul
On Time
ARR
22:33
02-Jul
UTRAHTIA
UTRPlatform 1216 km
DEP
22:34
02-Jul
On Time
Day 2 · 03-Jul
ARR
00:30
03-Jul
LUCKNOW JN.
LKOPlatform 9228 km
On Time
Independent Railway Information PlatformLive Railway Data | 02-Jul-2026 21:04

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Tracking your train live location online has never been easier. With our advanced Live Train Status Tracker, you can find the exact geographical position of any Indian Railway train, view scheduled vs actual arrival-departure times, and see live delays at intermediate station stops.

Our tracking engine updates running status using GPS sensors and cellular network data from active trains. Simply key in the 5-digit train number (like 12625 for Kerala Express) and your travel date to see the live status board instantly.

Important Terms in Live Train Tracking:

  • Scheduled Time: The officially designated time for train arrival or departure according to the IRCTC timetable.
  • Actual/Expected Time: The estimated time the train will actually arrive or depart, accounting for current route delays.
  • Halt Duration: The number of minutes a train stops at a station. Intermediate crossing stops might not have halts.
  • Platform Number: The platform where the train is expected to arrive. Note: platform numbers are subject to last-minute changes by station superintendents.

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Learn how GPS tracking on Indian Railways works, delay calculations, and how to verify platform allocations.

What is Live Train Running Status?

Live Train Running Status is a digital tracking system that lets passengers find the real-time position of any Indian Railways train. Instead of waiting blindly at platforms, you can check exactly which station the train has crossed, how much it is delayed, what time it will reach your station, and the platform number it will arrive on.

How Does Indian Railways Track Trains in Real-Time?

Indian Railways has revolutionized train tracking by installing GPS-based devices on locomotives. This system is called the Real-time Train Information System (RTIS), developed in collaboration with ISRO.

  • GPS Receivers:Locomotives have GPS receivers that track the train's location, speed, and heading.
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Understanding Scheduled vs Actual Timings

To plan your boarding or pickup, it is important to understand the terminology used in train timetables and live tracking status:

  • STA (Scheduled Time of Arrival): The official time the train is planned to arrive at a station.
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  • Delay:The difference between ATA and STA. For example, if STA is 14:00 and ATA is 14:45, the train has a "45-minute delay".
  • Platform Number: The specific platform track where the train is expected to stop. Always verify with station audio announcements.

Common Reasons for Train Delays in India

Understanding why trains run late helps passengers plan better. Common causes include:

  • Track maintenance and engineering works during non-peak hours.
  • Fog and weather conditions during winter months (November to February).
  • Cascading delays — a delayed train blocks the route for trains behind it.
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  • High traffic sections like Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Train Tracking

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.