Train Schedule Guides
Scheduled vs Actual Train Time
Scheduled time, actual time and expected time answer different questions. Mixing them up is the most common train timing confusion.
Scheduled time
Scheduled time is the official planned timetable time. It is what the train schedule says for a station.
If the schedule says arrival is 10:30, the schedule remains 10:30 even when the train is delayed today.
Actual and expected time
Actual time is the time the train actually arrived or departed. Expected time is the estimated time for a train that has not reached that station yet.
Actual and expected times belong to live train running status, not the official schedule.
| Timing | Example | Where it belongs |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled | 10:30 | Train Schedule |
| Expected today | 11:05 | Live Train Status |
| Actual | 11:02 | Live Train Status |
Which tool to use
Use Train Schedule for planned route and official timetable. Use Live Train Status for delay, current station, expected arrival and actual arrival.
This distinction keeps planning data separate from journey-day tracking data.
FAQ
Does delay change the train schedule?
No. Delay changes expected or actual time for that journey, not the official timetable.
Where can I see expected arrival?
Use live train status for expected arrival on the journey day.