Question 1

How do I check train schedule on CheckMyPNR?

Accepted Answer

Enter the train number (e.g. 12301) or train name in the search box on the Train Schedule page. Select your train from the dropdown, then solve the IRCTC captcha. The complete station-wise timetable – arrival time, departure time, halt duration, and distance – is fetched live from Indian Railways.

Question 2

What information does a train schedule show?

Accepted Answer

A train schedule shows: (1) all intermediate stations in order, (2) scheduled arrival and departure time at each station, (3) halt duration in minutes, (4) cumulative distance from origin in km, (5) day count (Day 1, Day 2 etc. for multi-day journeys), and (6) which days of the week the train runs.

Question 3

Is the train schedule live or static?

Accepted Answer

The schedule is fetched live from indianrail.gov.in (Indian Railways official source) every time you request it. The times shown are the scheduled/timetable times, not real-time running status. For live running status and delay information, check the PNR status or train running status on NTES.

Question 4

Why do I need to enter a captcha for train schedule?

Accepted Answer

Indian Railways' official website (indianrail.gov.in) requires a captcha to prevent automated bulk queries and protect its servers. CheckMyPNR fetches data directly from indianrail.gov.in, so the same captcha verification step is required. This ensures you always get the most up-to-date official data.

Question 5

What does Day 1, Day 2 mean in train schedule?

Accepted Answer

Day count indicates on which day of the journey the train reaches a particular station. Day 1 means the train arrives on the same day it departs from the origin. Day 2 means it arrives the next day. Long-distance trains like Vivek Express can have Day 3 or Day 4 for distant stations.

Question 6

Can I search train by name instead of number?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Type the train name (e.g. "Rajdhani" or "Shatabdi") in the search box and a dropdown will appear with matching trains. Click any train to select it. You can also type the full 5-digit train number directly.

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How to Check Train Schedule on CheckMyPNR

What does train schedule include?

Is the schedule live or static?

What does Day 1, Day 2 mean?

Can I search by train name?