Search Railway Station – Station Codes & Information

Find any Indian Railways station by its station name or station code. Every station in India has a unique short code used for ticket booking, train searches, and timetables.

What is a Railway Station Code?

A railway station code is a unique 2–5 letter abbreviation assigned to every station by Indian Railways. These codes are used on tickets, timetables, and booking systems to uniquely identify stations across the country's vast network of over 8,000 stations. When you book a ticket on IRCTC, you enter station codes to select your origin and destination. The code is typically derived from the station's name — for example, MAS for Madras (Chennai Central), CBE for Coimbatore Junction, and MDU for Madurai Junction.

Major Tamil Nadu Railway Stations & Codes

Here are the station codes for the most important railway stations in Tamil Nadu that passengers frequently search for:

Other Major Indian Station Codes

For passengers travelling outside Tamil Nadu, here are commonly searched station codes: SBC — Bangalore City Junction (KSR Bengaluru), MYS — Mysuru Junction, HYB / SC — Hyderabad (Secunderabad Junction), NDLS — New Delhi, CSMT — Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, HWH — Howrah Junction (Kolkata), MAS — Chennai Central. These are the major terminus stations in each metro city.

How Station Codes Help Travellers

Knowing the correct station code prevents booking errors — for example, "Chennai" alone can refer to Chennai Central (MAS), Chennai Egmore (MS), or Chennai Beach (MSB), which are three different stations serving different sets of trains. Egmore serves trains to southern Tamil Nadu (Madurai, Tirunelveli, Rameswaram), while Central handles trains to the north and west (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi). Always confirm which station your train departs from before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my train's station code?
Use the search box above — type the city or station name and the matching station code will appear. You can also find station codes printed on your train ticket next to the "From" and "To" fields.

Why are there multiple stations in the same city?
Major cities like Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata have more than one major railway terminus. Different trains originate or terminate at different stations within the same city. Always check your ticket or timetable to confirm the correct station.

What is a junction station?
A "Junction" station is one where two or more railway lines meet and trains can change direction or split. Junction stations — like Madurai Junction, Erode Junction, or Katpadi Junction — are important interchange points on the network where multiple routes converge.