Indian Railway Stations 2026

Complete directory of 8,752 railway stations with latest time table & schedule

Last updated: January 2026

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8,752 Total Stations
8,551 With Train Data
16 Railway Zones

Welcome to the complete Indian Railway stations directory with 2026 time table and latest train schedule information. Indian Railways operates one of the world's largest railway networks with over 8,700 stations spread across 18 railway zones. Each station has a unique alphanumeric code used for ticket booking on IRCTC, train schedule lookup, and cargo services.

Use this directory to find any railway station code in India with the latest 2026 schedule. Click on a station to view trains departing from that station, updated time tables, and connectivity information.

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Browse Stations by State

Uttar Pradesh 1,445 stations Madhya Pradesh 719 stations Maharashtra 605 stations Bihar 543 stations Tamil Nadu 527 stations Rajasthan 505 stations West Bengal 480 stations Karnataka 410 stations Andhra Pradesh 388 stations Gujarat 347 stations Jharkhand 317 stations Odisha 314 stations Punjab 238 stations Telangana 232 stations Haryana 228 stations Assam 228 stations Chhattisgarh 207 stations Himachal Pradesh 195 stations Jammu and Kashmir 140 stations Kerala 140 stations Uttarakhand 121 stations Tripura 21 stations National Capital Territory of Delhi 19 stations Goa 16 stations Arunachal Pradesh 13 stations Meghalaya 8 stations Manipur 8 stations Union Territory of Puducherry 7 stations Ladakh 7 stations Sikkim 4 stations

Railway Zones Overview

Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones for administrative purposes. Each zone manages railway operations in its geographic area.

Southern Railway (SR)

Headquartered in Chennai, covers Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry.

Central Railway (CR)

Headquartered in Mumbai CST, covers Maharashtra and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.

Northern Railway (NR)

Headquartered in Delhi, covers Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh.

Western Railway (WR)

Headquartered in Mumbai, covers Gujarat, Rajasthan, and parts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

How to Use This Directory

This railway station directory helps you find station codes for ticket booking and train schedule lookup. Here's how to use it effectively:

  1. Search by state: Use the State filter to narrow down stations in your region
  2. Filter by zone: Each station belongs to a railway zone (SR, CR, WR, etc.) for administrative purposes
  3. Find station code: Click on any station to view its details and trains
  4. Book tickets: Use the station code on IRCTC.co.in for booking train tickets

Frequently Asked Questions

How many railway stations are there in India?

India has approximately 8,752 railway stations operated by Indian Railways. This includes major junction stations, halt stations, and suburban stations across all 18 railway zones.

What is a railway station code?

A railway station code is a unique 2-5 character alphanumeric identifier assigned to each station. For example, MAS for Chennai Central, NDLS for New Delhi. These codes are used for ticket booking on IRCTC, train schedules, and cargo services.

How do I find the station code for my station?

Use the filters above to narrow down by state, or browse the alphabetical list. Click on any station to view its complete details including the station code, zone, and trains operating from that station.

What are the different railway zones in India?

Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones including Southern Railway (SR), Central Railway (CR), Western Railway (WR), Northern Railway (NR), and others. Each zone manages stations in specific geographic regions.