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54254·LKO-PYGS PASSENGER

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

Current StatusLate 02:47 Hr
Last StationPRAYAGRAJ SANGAM (PYGS)
Next StopDestination
Delay02:47 Hr
LUCKNOW JN.PRAYAGRAJ SANGAM
06:00228 km13:05

Station Timeline

Status Legend:
Passed
Current Station
Upcoming
✕Cancelled
✓
LUCKNOW JN.
LKOPlatform 9
DEP
06:0008:34
02-Jul
02:34 Hr
ARR
06:2308:59
02-Jul
✓
UTRAHTIA
UTRPlatform 112 km
DEP
06:2409:00
02-Jul
02:36 Hr
ARR
06:3509:16
02-Jul
✓
MOHANLALGANJ
MLJPlatform 221 km
DEP
06:3609:41
02-Jul
02:41 Hr
ARR
06:4509:50
02-Jul
✓
KANKAHA
KKAHPlatform 229 km
DEP
06:4609:52
02-Jul
03:05 Hr
ARR
06:5410:00
02-Jul
✓
NIGOHAN
NHNPlatform 136 km
DEP
06:5510:01
02-Jul
03:06 Hr
ARR
07:0210:09
02-Jul
✓
SHRIRAJNAGAR
SAGRPlatform 141 km
DEP
07:0310:10
02-Jul
03:07 Hr
ARR
07:1010:17
02-Jul
✓
BACHHRAWAN
BCNPlatform 147 km
DEP
07:1110:19
02-Jul
03:07 Hr
ARR
07:2210:29
02-Jul
✓
KUNEANGANJ
KVGPlatform 157 km
DEP
07:2310:30
02-Jul
03:07 Hr
ARR
07:3110:38
02-Jul
✓
HARCHANDPUR
HCPPlatform 163 km
DEP
07:3210:39
02-Jul
03:07 Hr
ARR
07:4910:48
02-Jul
✓
GANGAGANJ
GANGPlatform 270 km
DEP
07:5010:49
02-Jul
02:59 Hr
ARR
08:1011:05
02-Jul
✓
RAE BARELI JN
RBLPlatform 378 km
DEP
08:1511:08
02-Jul
02:55 Hr
ARR
08:2611:18
02-Jul
✓
RUPAMAU
RUMPlatform 187 km
DEP
08:2711:44
02-Jul
02:52 Hr
ARR
08:3711:55
02-Jul
✓
FURSATGANJ
FTGPlatform 196 km
DEP
08:3811:56
02-Jul
03:18 Hr
ARR
08:4812:07
02-Jul
✓
JAIS
JAISPlatform 1107 km
DEP
08:4912:09
02-Jul
03:19 Hr
ARR
08:54Non-Reporting
Station
✓
KASIMPUR
KCJ109 km
DEP
08:55Non-Reporting
Station
ARR
09:0312:22
02-Jul
✓
BANI
BANIPlatform 1116 km
DEP
09:0412:23
02-Jul
03:19 Hr
ARR
09:1312:33
02-Jul
✓
GAURIGANJ
GNGPlatform 2125 km
DEP
09:1412:34
02-Jul
03:20 Hr
ARR
09:2112:43
02-Jul
✓
TALAKHAJURI
TLKHPlatform 1130 km
DEP
09:2212:44
02-Jul
03:22 Hr
ARR
09:3112:52
02-Jul
✓
AMETHI
AMEPlatform 1138 km
DEP
09:3312:55
02-Jul
03:21 Hr
ARR
09:4213:03
02-Jul
✓
MISRAULI
MFLPlatform 1144 km
DEP
09:4313:04
02-Jul
03:21 Hr
ARR
09:49Non-Reporting
Station
✓
SAHAJIPUR HALT
SHJP148 km
DEP
09:50Non-Reporting
Station
ARR
09:5613:17
02-Jul
✓
MAA CHANDIKA DEVI DHAM ANTU
MCDAPlatform 1152 km
DEP
09:5713:19
02-Jul
03:21 Hr
ARR
10:0613:29
02-Jul
✓
JAGESHARGANJ
JGJPlatform 1160 km
DEP
10:0713:30
02-Jul
03:23 Hr
ARR
10:1713:40
02-Jul
✓
CHILBILA JN
CILPlatform 3169 km
DEP
10:1813:41
02-Jul
03:23 Hr
ARR
10:4513:52
02-Jul
✓
MAA BELHA DEVI DHAM PRATAPGARH
MBDPPlatform 2173 km
DEP
10:5013:57
02-Jul
03:07 Hr
ARR
10:59Non-Reporting
Station
✓
BHUPIA MAU
VPO178 km
DEP
11:00Non-Reporting
Station
ARR
11:1014:19
02-Jul
✓
SHANIDEV DHAM BISHNATHGANJ
SBTJPlatform 2188 km
DEP
11:1114:20
02-Jul
03:09 Hr
ARR
11:19Non-Reporting
Station
✓
DHIRGANJ
DHRJ194 km
DEP
11:20Non-Reporting
Station
ARR
11:2714:35
02-Jul
✓
MAU AIMMA
MEMPlatform 2199 km
DEP
11:2814:37
02-Jul
03:08 Hr
ARR
11:4114:51
02-Jul
✓
SIWAITH
SWEPlatform 2213 km
DEP
11:4214:53
02-Jul
03:10 Hr
ARR
12:0315:11
02-Jul
✓
PHAPHAMAU JN
PFMPlatform 3219 km
DEP
12:0415:18
02-Jul
03:08 Hr
ARR
12:2315:37
02-Jul
✓
PRAYAG
PRGPlatform 3226 km
DEP
12:2415:39
02-Jul
03:14 Hr
ARR
13:0515:52
02-Jul
● CurrentPRAYAGRAJ SANGAM
PYGSPlatform 5228 km
02:47 Hr
Independent Railway Information PlatformLive Railway Data | 02-Jul-2026 15:52

How to Track Live Train Running Status in Real-Time

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.

Live Train Running Status: Track Your Train Position Instantly

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.
  • Satellite Communication:The location data is beamed via ISRO's GSAT satellites directly to the central servers of the National Train Enquiry System (NTES).
  • Instant Updates: This automated system bypasses manual logging by station masters, ensuring updates are refreshed every 30 seconds for maximum precision.

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.
  • ATA (Actual Time of Arrival): The real time the train actually arrives (or is estimated to arrive) at the station.
  • 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.
  • Unscheduled halts at stations for operational reasons.
  • High traffic sections like Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors.

How to Use the Live Train Status Tool Effectively

Follow these steps for the best experience tracking your train:

Step 1: Enter your 5-digit train number (e.g., 12301 for Howrah Rajdhani) in the search box above.

Step 2: Select the journey date — choose today's date if the train is currently running.

Step 3: Click "Locate Train" to fetch the live running position from NTES servers.

Step 4: View the station-by-station timeline — green stations are passed, yellow is current, grey are upcoming.

Step 5: Check the delay badge at the top — it shows current delay in minutes or "On Time" status.

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.