Have you ever been in the situation where you are heading to the station to board your train only to find at the last moment that it has been delayed by a few hours? You are left with no option but to wait at the platform.

This situation could have been easily avoided if you had been able to spot your train. What is this service and how can I use this service? Hold on with us as we answer each of your questions so that you never miss your train again.

Understanding: Live Train Running Status

Live train running status is a rail service that helps us track the train’s journey in real time. With the help of this service we can find the arrival/departure timings, halt duration, all the stations on the route, live station, estimated delays/before time arrivals and even the Platform Number on which the train is going to stop. 

What is ‘Spot your train’?

‘Spot your train’ service is the ability to track your train’s current station. With the help of this service we can track in real time the station on which our train is. 

This service is important as it provides us with the train's real timings adjusted to the delays. With The help of this we can make necessary adjustments in our schedule to match the train’s updated schedule. This protects us from any unnecessary problems.

How to Spot your train?

1. Go to RailRestro.com or install the dedicated application.
2. From the Rail Tools drop down button select Train Running Status option.
3. Enter Train Name or No.
4. Hit Check Status button. 

You will be able to Spot your train on your screen.

Why do you need to spot your train?

There are various benefits of the ‘spot your train’ service:

• Helps us in tracking any changes in the train's movement. With this information we can adjust our own schedule to ensure a smoother journey.
• We can inform our live station to our families and dear ones who are waiting for our arrival. 
• Helps us track the platform on which the train will arrive. This prevents unnecessary hustle at the last moment due to surprise platform changes. 
• Helps in timely delivery of food orders in trains.

Bonus RailRestro services

RailRestro’s services are not limited to just ‘spot your train’ service. There is a range of important services that can ease your journey significantly. Some of these are:

PNR Status check

Passenger Name Record (PNR) Number refers to the 10-digit number provided with every booking in the Indian Railways. Against this number we can find passenger details, train details but most importantly PNR Status.

PNR Status can be: Confirmed (CNF), Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC), Waiting List (WL), etc. CNF booking is allotted a seat, RAC booking needs to share a seat while WL are barred entry into the train except the General coaches.

If you get RAC or WL you should periodically do a PNR status check. With a PNR status check you can track any developments in your booking status in real time.

Train Schedule

Train schedule is another railway service that helps us track a train's journey. This service however is static in nature and doesn’t account for delays in train’s movement.

The Train Schedule is immensely helpful when searching for the best train for our journey. With this tool we can compare the trains operating on the route and choose the train best suited for our journey. 

Conclusion

Fluctuations in train timings can be frustrating. But with the help of RailRestro’s service to ‘Spot your train’ you can tackle any challenges the train's movements throw at you.

Use RailRestro’s super-helpful services aimed at easing every train journey and travel tension free. Use RailRestro and enjoy every second of your train travel.