Table of Contents
- 1 How do I find out what platform my train is on?
- 2 What is a platform in a train station?
- 3 What are the types of platform?
- 4 How many railway platforms are there in India?
- 5 How do I find the platform number of a railway station?
- 6 How to find platform of train arrival in real time?
- 7 How to check train platform number in IRCTC?
How do I find out what platform my train is on?
Platform Enquiry
- Go to the Input Box on top below ‘Platform Enquiry’
- In the Input boxes below, enter Train Number and Railway Station.
- Click on Submit Button.
- Here will be displayed Train’s Platform Number based on your information.
What is a platform in a train station?
A railway platform is an area alongside a railway track providing convenient access to trains. Almost all stations have some form of platform, with larger stations having multiple platforms.
How up and down of train is decided?
You must know that the Up and Down numberings of trains depends on the operating zones and not on the direction in which the train travels. Down refers to a train departing from zonal/ divisional headquarters i.e., the home railway, while Up refers to a train travelling to its zonal/divisional headquarters.
What are the types of platform?
Several iterations on the data produced nine distinct platform types that we introduce in this post:
- Technology Platforms.
- Computing Platforms.
- Utility Platforms.
- Interaction Networks.
- Marketplaces.
- On-demand Service Platforms.
- Content Crowdsourcing Platforms.
- Data Harvesting Platforms.
How many railway platforms are there in India?
Indian Railway (IR) runs more than 13,169 passenger trains daily, on both long-distance and suburban routes, from 7,325 stations across India.
How are train lines named?
Primary colors are the most common line designations in the United States, with blue placing first, and green and red tying for second. Orange is also quite common, but the Washington Metro’s other two colored lines, Yellow and Silver, are not.
How do I find the platform number of a railway station?
You can check on various online sites for the time table of your boarding station. Platform number will be mentioned on the time table. On big stations it may be possible that platform number might change due to certain technical constraints. It is advisable to check LED screens showing train timings on the station to get the platform number.
How to find platform of train arrival in real time?
This is one of the fastest ways to get correct platform information and find platform of train arrival in real time. All you need to do is enter the Train Name or Number in box above and select the station for which you need to enquire to get the updated platform number of that train.
How do I find the name of a train?
You can find Train Name or Number by just entering first 3 letters and it will show you a list from which you can select the train. The Stations will be available to select depending upon train. Platform Number of Train Arrival / Departure can also be checked at railway station where enquiry counters are available for this purpose.
How to check train platform number in IRCTC?
Go to the IRCTC website and click on ‘Train Platform Enquiry’ option given at the top-left corner of the website page. Then a box asking the Train Number and the Railway Station will appear in front of your mobile screen. Enter these details and Click the option “Submit”.