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Search Trains by Country: Real-Time Schedules & Live Status

Find real-time train schedules and live status for any country. Search trains by country name, browse routes, check delays, and track live positions.

Why Search Trains by Country?

When planning international travel or comparing rail networks, searching by country is the most natural approach. You might want to:

  • Compare train networks across countries
  • Find all trains in a specific country for a trip
  • Check which countries have real-time tracking
  • Browse popular routes within a country
  • Understand rail infrastructure before visiting

How to Search Trains by Country

Method 1: Use Our Country Selector

The easiest way is to use the country selector on our homepage:

  1. Go to the homepage
  2. Click the country dropdown at the top
  3. Select your desired country (e.g., Bangladesh, Indonesia, India)
  4. The page will show all trains for that country
  5. Use filters to narrow by status, route, or date

Method 2: Browse by Country Directory

Many train tracking websites maintain a country directory. Here's what you'll find for popular countries:

Country Train Network Overview

Country Network Length Daily Services Real-Time Tracking
🇧🇩 Bangladesh ~2,800 km ~400+ trains Full (GPS)
🇮🇩 Indonesia ~5,000 km ~800+ trains Full (GPS)
🇮🇳 India ~68,000 km ~13,000+ trains Full (GPS)
🇵🇰 Pakistan ~7,800 km ~200+ trains Partial
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka ~1,500 km ~100+ trains Partial

Bangladesh Train Network

Bangladesh Railway operates over 2,800 km of track with more than 400 daily train services. The network connects all major cities including Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Rangpur.

Key features: Full GPS-based real-time tracking, online booking via eticket.railway.gov.bd, mobile app (Rail Sheba), and live station boards at major junctions.

Popular routes: Dhaka-Chittagong (Sonar Bangla Express), Dhaka-Sylhet (Subarna Express), Dhaka-Rajshahi (Silk City Express), Dhaka-Khulna (Sundarban Express).

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Indonesia Train Network

Indonesia's rail network spans over 5,000 km across Java and Sumatra, with more than 800 daily services. The network includes KAI intercity trains, KRL commuter lines, LRT Jabodebek, and the Whoosh high-speed train.

Key features: Full GPS tracking on intercity and commuter lines, Access by KAI mobile app, live station boards, and the new Whoosh high-speed service (Jakarta-Bandung in 30-45 minutes).

Popular routes: Jakarta-Bandung (Whoosh), Jakarta-Surabaya (Argo Bromo Anggrek), Jakarta-Yogyakarta (Taksaka), and all KRL commuter lines.

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India Train Network

Indian Railways is one of the world's largest networks with over 68,000 km of track and 13,000+ daily train services. It connects every major city and town across the country.

Key features: NTES (National Train Enquiry System) for live status, GPS-based tracking on premium trains, IRCTC for online booking, and extensive station boards.

Popular routes: Delhi-Mumbai (Rajdhani Express), Delhi-Howrah (Shatabdi Express), Mumbai-Chennai (Duronto Express).

What You'll See When Searching by Country

When you search trains by country, you'll typically see:

  • Country overview — network length, number of daily services
  • Popular routes — most-traveled city pairs
  • Train list — all trains with live status
  • Station directory — all stations with live boards
  • Fare information — approximate costs by class

Countries with Best Real-Time Tracking

Not all countries offer the same level of real-time tracking. Here's a quick comparison:

  • Full GPS tracking: Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, UK, Germany, France, Japan
  • Schedule-based tracking: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia
  • Limited tracking: Many African and South American countries

Ready to Search Trains by Country?

Head to our live train tracker and select your country from the dropdown. You'll see all trains with real-time status, delay information, and platform numbers.

Bookmark tip: Save the country-specific URL for quick access — e.g., /?country=bd for Bangladesh or /?country=id for Indonesia.

Found this helpful? Check live train status before your next journey.