Trains are one of the most important modes of transport in India, allowing you to cover vast distances conveniently and on small budget. But, it can also be a bad experience, especially during instances when trains are running late.
As there are many apps and websites are available to track its live running status.
How to Check Train Live Running Status?
By National Train Enquiry System (NTES) Website
The National Train Enquiry System (NTES) is the official Indian Railways portal for fulfilling various train-related queries.
Follow These Steps :
- Go to the official NTES website
- Select Spot Your Train from the list of options in the left panel
- Enter the train name or number in the field
- Select the relevant option from the dropdown list
- Now, select your trip’s start date, and the live running status of the train will appear below with a detail route map
By NTES Mobile App
There is also an official NTES app for both Android and iOS devices, which can be use to track the train’s live running status.
Follow These Steps :
- Install the NTES app from the App Store or Google Play Store
- Open the app
- Select Spot Your Train
- Type your train’s name or number
- Tap on Show Instances
- Your train will now be display on the screen.
- Tap on it to get a details view of the route map.
By RailOne App
The Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) has recently launch the RailOne app for Android and iOS.
RailOne App is a superapp that consolidates the Ministry of Railways’ public-facing services into a single platform.
Follow These Steps :
- Install the RailOne app from the App Store or the Google Play Store
- Complete the one-time registration using your mobile number or log in with your existing credentials
- Now, select the Track Your Train option on the home screen
- Enter the train name or number.
- You can also select the journey date and journey station to fine-tune the results
- The train’s details will be display on the screen.
- Select Current Movement to view the route map in real time
By SMS
You can track the status using SMS on not only smartphones, but also feature phones.
Follow These Steps :
- Open the Message app on your phone
- Compose a new message with the following format: ‘SPOT‘ follow by a space and your five-digit train number (e.g., SPOT 70707)
- Send the message to 139
- You will receive an SMS with the live running status of your train
By IVRS
IVRS (Interactive Voice Response System) is one of the oldest yet most reliable ways to check the live running status of a train.
IVRS simply requires you to call a number, dial the number corresponding to the appropriate response, and get the details.
Follow These Steps :
- Dial 139 from your phone
- Listen to the voice prompts
- Select the appropriate option for checking the train’s live running status
- Enter the train number using your phone’s keypad
- The IVRS will then provide you with the real-time running status of your train
You can keep a check by using these different methods on where the train currently is and where it is going in real time.
