Indian Railway Stations Details

Need a Station Detail? Get Complete Station Information

Find India’s 8000+ Railway stations by name, code, and train number with the RailRestro app. All required information is on a single platform passengers get the official station code and Zone. Platform numbers, arrival and departure status of the train you will get the full list of trains, start and end, and which trains are passing through from where they originated. No matter what you are checking, whether it is a small halt or a big station such as Kanpur Central, Howrah, or NDLS. You will find everything on a single platform; otherwise, you will need 3-4 different apps to find all this information.

What You'll Find When You Search a Station

This shows the station name and its code above, and what shows up on the result page is given below: 

• Station code - 2-5 code used on tickets, display boards, and reservation charts (e.g. BZA, MAS, HWH)

• Zone & division - There are 17 railway zones, and which station belongs to it. 

• Platform count - total number of platform it consist of. 

• Trains at this station - from where the train starts, concludes, and where it passes through. The accurate time of arrival/ departure it shows. 

• Live running status- it gives you real-time updates on whether the train is on time or delayed it gives you the proper insight. 

Major Railway Stations in India: Codes and Zones

These are the busiest stations, with the highest passenger footfall in the network. Whatever you are looking for you will get it here.
 

Understanding Railway Station Codes

It is known that each railway station has its unique alphabetic code, which consists of 2 to 5 letters. It is mentioned on your ticket because the full station name is not there. As displayed on the board, reservation charts do not print the full station names. Codes already show the station name itself, such as Chennai is for MAS, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), and Vijayawada (BZA). That's why Indian Railways planned the codes in a way that does not look similar at first glance. If you are familiar with the station code, you can search directly instead of typing the full name.

How Stations Are Classified

Indian Railways stations are bifurcated into different categories: A1, A, B, C, D, E, and F. This is not randomly categorised, but it has its own criteria such as the number of passengers and the total income from passengers.  

A1 name itself shows the best, as this is considered a major station with a high number of passengers and full of traffic. But the F-category stations have small halts and only offer basic facilities. This determines how passengers should plan their train journey based on the facilities. These are the facilities available at a station, such as platforms, waiting rooms, escalators, and food stalls.

Browse Stations by Railway Zone

There are 17 zones in Indian Railways each zone manages a different set of divisions and stations. You can browse stations by region:

• Northern Railway — New Delhi, Lucknow, Amritsar, Ambala

• Western Railway — Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara

• Eastern Railway — Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol

• Southern Railway — Chennai Central, Coimbatore, Madurai, Ernakulam

• Central Railway — CSMT, Pune, Nagpur, Bhusaval

• South Central Railway — Secunderabad, Vijayawada, Tirupati

These are the stations where the RailRestro train food delivery app delivers food inside the train. Ample options are available, from regional to local cuisines, so passengers can choose the food as per their choice. No matter what you are craving, this app will make your travel flavourful. 

To make your journey memorable order food in train and get it delivered right to your designated train seat. As meals plays the vital role to makes your journey flavourful. 

Express Meals: Quick Meals in Minutes

If we talk about express trains, every passengers want faster journey then why not express meals? Now it is possible with Express Meals by RailRestro. It has a curated menu where you can have your breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. To get the hot and fresh Meals on train during the journey and if you are hungry you have the option to order by express meals which not only deliver in minutes also it offers fresh and hygenic meals in reasonable price. 

Meals are not costly it is reasonable in price. Its thali starts from Rs.149 and you can relish the snacks for Rs.79. There are fixed menus you can easily select and order, which suit your taste buds. You can easily enjoy the meals as it is pocket-friendly and good in quality and quantity.

How to Check Live Trains at Any Station

If you have the PNR or Train Number, you can directly search PNR Status and Train Running Status and get real-time updates. Instead of checking every detail thoroughly using various platforms. Live Station shows the arrival and departure times at the station for the next few hours. With the train timetable, you will get the stop-wise details for any train. 
 

FAQs

Q. How do I find a railway station's code?
Ans. Passengers can search for the station in the given box, and the code shows in the result; it also shows the zone and division at the same time. If you want to see the code, it is visible on the ticket from the start of the journey to the destination station.

Q. How many railway stations are there in India?
Ans. More than 8000 stations are operated by Indian Railways across the country, and it is distributed across 17 Railway zones.

Q. Which is the busiest railway station in India?
Ans. Howrah Junction (HWH) is one of the biggest and busiest stations which has the highest number of passengers. Every day footfalls are quite high in comparison to the other Railway stations. There are more stations that have huge crowds, such as Mumbai CST and New Delhi. 

Q. What is the difference between a station and a junction?
Ans. There is a huge difference between a station and a junction. A station has only a single line, but a junction is where 3 or more lines meet. 

Q. What does a station code like NDLS or HWH stand for?
Ans. This is the short alphabetic code for New Delhi; HWH is Howrah. Indian Railways tickets have the short form of the station from where you start your journey and end. It is the abbreviation of station names. 

Q. Which station has the longest railway platform in India?
Ans. In Karnataka, Hubballi Junction (UBL) has the longest platform almost 1507 meters long.

Q. How do I check which trains pass through a particular station?
Ans. Put your train number and search for the station name that gives you the proper information on where it originates and depart or which are the stations from where it pass by. Apart from that, it also tells the scheduled timings.

Q. Can I check live arrival and departure times for a station?
Ans. Yes, passengers can easily check live train running status  and can see whether the train is on time or not. If there is any delay, they can show you and you can plan everything accordingly. Whether the train is late or has left the station or not. 

Q. Which is the best e-catering app available at the maximum number of railway stations?
Ans. RailRestro app delivers food on train at the maximum number of Railway Stations. Your journey will be easy as it serves at most stations, even though it gives you the best meal on train and offers varieties.