Live Train Status Guides
Expected Arrival Explained
Expected arrival is an estimate of when a train is likely to reach a station on the journey date.
Scheduled vs expected arrival
Scheduled arrival is the planned timetable time. Expected arrival is the current estimate for this journey.
If scheduled arrival is 10:30 and expected arrival is 11:05, the schedule remains 10:30 while live status shows the updated estimate.
Actual arrival
Actual arrival is the time the train actually reached the station. It is known only after the train arrives.
Before arrival, expected time may change as the train's running condition changes.
How to use expected time
Expected arrival is most useful when deciding when to leave for the station or when tracking a passenger's train.
Recheck it periodically because live estimates can move earlier or later during the journey.
FAQ
Is expected arrival guaranteed?
No. It is an estimate based on current running information and can change.
Where can I see scheduled arrival?
Use the train schedule tool to see the official planned arrival time.