Superfast punctuality, week ending Oct 7: 685 trains ranked
TrainLiveStatus ranked 685 of 1,268 Superfast trains for Oct 1 to 7: average delay 60 min, 24% on time. Long routes delayed most.
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TrainLiveStatus had 1,268 Superfast trains in scope during October 1 to October 7, 2026, and ranked 685 of them. This report comes from our own delay history.
Method: delay is the largest delay reported during that day's run, in minutes; on time means within 15 minutes. The window is Oct 1 to Oct 7, 2026, 7 distinct days. 685 of 1,268 trains in scope were ranked. Averages are per train over the days we observed it. This is our own delay history, not official railway statistics.
Overall performance
- Average maximum delay: 60 minutes
- On-time rate: 24% of runs were within 15 minutes
Across the 1,268 Superfast trains in scope, 24% were on time (within 15 minutes), and the average maximum delay was 60 minutes. We have not analysed the causes of these delays.
The worst delays: long eastern and southern routes
The 20821 Pune SRC Humsafar (Pune Jn to Santragachi Jn), a 2,074 km route, had the highest average maximum delay: 604 minutes (about 10 hours) over 3 observed days, with a worst day of 715 minutes (nearly 12 hours). The train was on time 0% of observed runs and recovered an average of 23 minutes per run.
The 22815 BSP ERS Express (Bilaspur Jn to Ernakulam Jn), covering 2,153 km, averaged 435 minutes (about 7 hours) over 3 days, with a worst day of 483 minutes and 41 minutes recovery. Also 0% on time.
The 12950 Kaviguru Express (Santragachi Jn to Porbandar), a 2,656 km route, averaged 411 minutes over 3 days with a worst of 627 minutes, but recovered only 3 minutes on average. The 12834 HWH ADI Suf Express (Howrah to Ahmedabad) averaged 405 minutes over 7 observed days.
| Train | Route | Distance | Avg delay (min) | Worst day (min) | On time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20821 | Pune to Santragachi Jn | 2,074 km | 604 | 715 | 0% |
| 22815 | Bilaspur to Ernakulam Jn | 2,153 km | 435 | 483 | 0% |
| 12950 | Santragachi to Porbandar | 2,656 km | 411 | 627 | 0% |
| 12834 | Howrah to Ahmedabad Jn | 2,089 km | 405 | 632 | 0% |
| 12504 | Agartala to Bengaluru | 3,557 km | 401 | 514 | 0% |
| 12129 | Pune to Howrah Jn | 2,020 km | 388 | 700 | 0% |
| 12130 | Howrah to Pune Jn | 2,021 km | 381 | 573 | 0% |
| 12102 | Shalimar to Lokmanyatilak | 1,957 km | 363 | 422 | 0% |
| 12510 | Guwahati to Bengaluru | 2,965 km | 363 | 641 | 0% |
| 12716 | Amritsar to Nanded | 2,072 km | 355 | 491 | 0% |
Where is your train right now?
Live position, expected arrival at every stop and the delay history of the last few weeks.
Patterns: long routes
Most of the 15 most delayed trains in our ranking cover 2,000 km or more. The 12129 Azad Hind Express (Pune to Howrah) and 12130 (return) both show consistent delays around 380 to 390 minutes, with an average of 145 to 184 minutes recovered during the run. 12102 and 12152, both Shalimar to Lokmanyatilak, showed average delays of 320 to 363 minutes.
Recovery and scheduling headroom
Among the worst-delayed trains, recovery amounts vary: the 20821 Humsafar recovered only 23 minutes on average, while the 12129 recovered 184 minutes per run. So some late trains win back a good part of the delay and others do not; we do not know the reasons.
What these numbers mean for travellers
If you are booking a Superfast train for an onward connection, check that train's delay history on TrainLiveStatus and leave a generous buffer: the most delayed trains this week averaged between 5 and 10 hours of maximum delay. One week is a snapshot, not a forecast.
Tracking your train
Open any Superfast on TrainLiveStatus for live running status and delay history. The trip planner can show other trains on your route and 2-train connections.
Tip: if your onward connection is at risk, check the live running status during the journey rather than waiting for arrival. For help during a journey, the rail helpline is 139.
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Frequently asked questions
What period does this report cover?
October 1 to October 7, 2026, 7 distinct days. Delay is the largest delay reported during each train's run that day; on time means within 15 minutes.
How many trains does the report cover?
1,268 Superfast trains were in scope and 685 were ranked. The numbers come from our own delay history, not official railway statistics.
Were the worst Superfasts really 10 hours late?
In this week's data, the 20821 Pune-Santragachi Humsafar averaged 604 minutes (about 10 hours) of maximum delay over 3 observed days. That is our recorded figure for one week.
Should I book a Superfast on a long route?
Check the specific train's recent delay history on its page, and compare other trains on your route in the trip planner. In this week's data, many of the most delayed Superfasts were on routes of 2,000 km or more, but one week is only a snapshot.
