If you have booked a seat on the train and are supposed to board the train any time soon, it is only normal that you might want to know the status of the train that you are supposed to take. Nowadays, one can get information about the status of the train that he is supposed to take. It is possible to find out details regarding the arrival and departure of the train, its coach position and the running status of the train.
You can also find out where the train might exactly be when the enquiry is placed. But before the enquiry is placed, one should remember at least some details related to the train concerned for example the number of the train, the name of the train, the name of the source and destination stations or at least their code numbers.
Knowing the names of a few stations in between might also help in the process. The Railways of India are doing their best to ensure a journey that is convenient as well as safe. The booking procedure has been improved to a certain extent by the organization. The procedure is no longer as time-consuming or complicated as it was formerly. The government has taken efforts to make this kind of massive improvement in the railway sector.
A few simple steps are to be followed to find the status of the train. These steps can be followed by anyone easily. You need to go to the IRCTC website which is the official website of the Indian Railways. You need to enter in a few requisite details such as the number f the train or the name of the train. The name of the source or destination station might also help. The code numbers of these stations might be of help as well.
When all the details are entered you will be shown a few options from which you have to select the train for which you are looking. Once you select this, you will be offered information on the date when the train departed from the source station and when it will reach the destination station.
Additional information related to the train such as the present status of the train refers to whether the train is on time or is running late. Also, you will be provided information about when the train will arrive at and depart from the concerned station.
Nowadays there are several ways to find out information related to trains such as PNR number, the status of the train etc. In addition, there are websites of the Indian Railways namely irctc.co.in or indianrail.gov.in which can also be of great help.
