Indian Railway Stations Directory (A–Z)
Browse all 8,984+ Indian Railways station codes, live station boards, platform allocations, and train schedules across 18 railway zones.
Stations Starting with "M" (831)
Page 12 of 14Understanding Indian Railways Station Codes & Network
Indian Railways operates one of the largest transit networks in the world, connecting more than 8,900 railway stations across 18 operational zones and 70 divisions. Each station is designated by a standardized 2-to-4 letter telegraphic code used across ticketing, reservation systems, signalling, and real-time train tracking.
Major railway junctions such as New Delhi (NDLS), Howrah Junction (HWH), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Patna Junction (PNBE), and Chennai Central (MAS) handle hundreds of express, superfast, Vande Bharat, and freight trains daily. Platform allocation and track clearance at these hubs are dynamically monitored by station traffic managers.
Rail Tracker provides dedicated station tracking pages for every active railway halt across India, allowing passengers to inspect scheduled timetable stoppages, live arrival delay minutes, expected platform numbers, and connecting route possibilities.