Train Schedule Guides
Train Number Explained
A train number identifies a railway service in schedule and running status systems. It is different from a PNR number.
What train number means
Train number is the identifier for a train service. It helps retrieve the timetable, route, running days and station sequence.
Two trains can have similar names, so train number is often the most reliable way to search for a schedule.
Train number vs PNR
Train number identifies the train. PNR identifies a passenger booking on a train. You use train number for schedule, and PNR for booking status.
A PNR result may include the train number, but the two numbers do different jobs.
Where train number helps
Use train number when checking planned timetable, route, running days, and live status for a specific journey.
If you only want to know whether your ticket is confirmed, use the PNR number instead.
FAQ
Can I check PNR with train number?
No. PNR status needs the 10 digit PNR number, not only the train number.
Can I check schedule with train number?
Yes. Train number is commonly used to find a train schedule.
How to know a train number?
It is printed on your ticket and shown in your PNR result. Without a ticket, type the train name in the Train Schedule search and the matching train numbers appear in the list.
What is the Rajdhani or Jan Shatabdi train number?
There is no single number: each Rajdhani and Jan Shatabdi route has its own pair, one per direction. For example, the Mumbai Rajdhani runs as 12951/12952 and the Howrah Rajdhani as 12301/12302. Search the train name to see the number for your route.