Train Schedule Guides
Train Running Days Explained
Running days tell you which days of the week a train is scheduled to start from its source station.
What running days mean
Some trains run daily, while others run only on selected weekdays. Running days describe the train's planned operation from its originating station.
This matters because a train that starts on Monday may reach a later station on Tuesday or Wednesday depending on route length.
Running day and journey day
Running day is about the weekday the train starts. Journey day is about day 1, day 2 or later in the route timetable.
For long routes, a station can be shown on day 2 even though the train's running day at source was the previous day.
Avoiding date confusion
When checking a schedule, use the source running day and the station journey day together. This helps you understand when the train is planned to reach each station.
For live running information on a specific date, use the live train status tool with the correct journey date.
FAQ
Does daily mean every station every calendar day?
No. Daily usually means the train starts from source every day; downstream station dates depend on journey day.
Can running days change?
Schedules can be revised, so check the latest train schedule before planning.