Most delayed trains, 25 Sep to 19 Oct 2026: our delay data
The 15 trains with the largest average daily delay in our tracking from 25 September to 19 October 2026, plus the most punctual suburban trains and our method.
TrainLiveStatus Desk · Updated · 4 min read
What we measured and how
This report uses only TrainLiveStatus's own delay tracking for the 25 days from 25 September to 19 October 2026. For each train and each day we record the largest delay reported during that day's run. A train counts as on time on a day when that largest delay is within 15 minutes of its schedule.
This is our own tracking, not an official Indian Railways statistic. Of 7,244 trains in scope, 6,319 were ranked. Across the ranked trains, the average largest daily delay was 52 minutes, and 40% of train-days were on time.
The 15 most delayed trains
None of these 15 trains was on time on any day in our sample. Their average largest daily delay ranged from 7 hours 29 minutes to 10 hours 22 minutes. The table gives the average, the median and the worst day for each train, with a link to its live status and delay history.
| # | Train | Route | Days in sample | Average largest delay | Median | Worst day | Cancelled days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHZ Amrit Bharat (15674) | Kamakhya to Charlapalli | 6 | 10 h 22 min | 10 h 24 min | 11 h 53 min | 0 |
| 2 | PUNE SRC Humsafar (20821) | Pune Jn to Santragachi Jn | 7 | 10 h 13 min | 11 h 41 min | 12 h 00 min | 0 |
| 3 | LTT RXL SF Special (05558) | Lokmanyatilak to Raxaul Jn | 5 | 10 h 03 min | 11 h 05 min | 12 h 00 min | 0 |
| 4 | RXL TPTY Express (17434) | Raxaul Jn to Tirupati | 10 | 9 h 32 min | 11 h 26 min | 12 h 00 min | 0 |
| 5 | Dnr-rkmp Puja Special (01668) | Danapur to Rani Kamalapati | 4 | 8 h 40 min | 8 h 27 min | 11 h 44 min | 0 |
| 6 | Azad HIND Express (12130) | Howrah Jn to Pune Jn | 25 | 8 h 11 min | 8 h 17 min | 11 h 57 min | 0 |
| 7 | RXL HYB Express (17006) | Raxaul Jn to Hyderabad | 5 | 8 h 09 min | 7 h 29 min | 11 h 43 min | 4 |
| 8 | Bju-ptj TOD Special (06022) | Barauni Jn to Podanur Jn | 7 | 8 h 05 min | 8 h 25 min | 12 h 00 min | 0 |
| 9 | Shm-vskp TOD Special (08507) | Shalimar to Visakhapatnam | 6 | 8 h 00 min | 8 h 33 min | 11 h 23 min | 0 |
| 10 | AGTL RKMP Special (01666) | Agartala to Rani Kamalapati | 8 | 7 h 59 min | 9 h 23 min | 11 h 55 min | 0 |
| 11 | KYQ PURI Express (15640) | Kamakhya to Puri | 6 | 7 h 55 min | 7 h 13 min | 11 h 57 min | 0 |
| 12 | DNR SBC Special (06510) | Danapur to Ksr Bengaluru | 12 | 7 h 48 min | 8 h 15 min | 11 h 58 min | 0 |
| 13 | CHZ PRYJ SF Special (04122) | Charlapalli to Prayagraj Jn | 9 | 7 h 48 min | 6 h 48 min | 11 h 59 min | 0 |
| 14 | Wainganga Express (12252) | Korba to Yesvantpur Jn | 13 | 7 h 44 min | 6 h 12 min | 11 h 56 min | 0 |
| 15 | Howrah Duronto (12261) | C Shivaji Mah T to Howrah Jn | 21 | 7 h 29 min | 9 h 06 min | 11 h 55 min | 2 |
Where is your train right now?
Live position, expected arrival at every stop and the delay history of the last few weeks.
What the list has in common
Seven of the 15 carry a special-train type label in our database, such as Puja, TOD or SF special. The other eight are regular superfast, express, Amrit Bharat or Duronto services. Fourteen of the 15 have one end in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, the north-east or Uttar Pradesh, such as at Howrah Junction, Kamakhya, Danapur and Raxaul. Korba to Yesvantpur (12252) is the exception.
A route list does not explain why a train ran late. Our data records the delay, not its cause, so we offer no cause for any train here.
The most punctual trains
All 15 of the most punctual trains in the ranking are suburban services in Chennai. Each averaged a largest daily delay of 5 minutes, was on time on every day in our sample, and had a worst day of 10 minutes or less. Twelve of them are MRTS trains between ST Thomas Mount and Chennai Beach, a route of 24 km.
- 41064, 41034, 41042, 41066, 41072, 41028, 41084, 41058, 41082, 41046, 41048 and 41050: ST Thomas Mount to Chennai Beach (24 km)
- Trl-avd EMU Local (43832): Tiruvallur to Avadi (21 km)
- Tambaram-chengalpattu EMU (40581): Tambaram to Chengalpattu Jn (31 km)
- Msb-cgl Suburban Local (40517): Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu Jn (60 km)
These are short urban services, so compare them with each other, not with long-distance trains.
How to use this before you travel
- Read the train's recent delay history on its page before you plan a connection that depends on it.
- If a connection depends on a train near the top of the list, allow many hours of slack or pick another train on the same route in the trip planner.
- Turn on the arrival alert on the train page for a push notification before your station.
What these numbers do not show
The window covers 25 days, so these figures describe this period only. For the weekly lists before it, see the 27 September to 3 October list and the 12 to 18 October list. For why two apps can show different delays for the same train, read why apps show different delays for the same train.
Use it on your trip
Frequently asked questions
How is the most delayed train ranked?
For each train we record the largest delay reported during each day's run, then rank trains by the average of those daily figures. A train with only a few days in the window can move up or down the list quickly, so read the ranking as a snapshot.
Is this an official Indian Railways figure?
No. It comes from TrainLiveStatus's own delay tracking, built from running status reports. Railway zones publish their own punctuality figures, which can differ from ours.
What does on time mean in this report?
A train counts as on time on a day when the largest delay reported during that day's run is within 15 minutes of schedule. A train can be on time on one day and very late on the next, so the on-time share and the average tell you different things.
Why do the suburban trains look so punctual?
They are short services of 21 to 60 km, so their largest daily delay is small in absolute terms. Compare like with like: suburban trains with suburban trains, and long-distance trains with other long-distance trains.
Sources
Rules and fares change. Check the official source before you travel. Last reviewed 19 October 2026.
