Ambala Cantt. Junction railway station (station code UMB) is a railway station in Haryana on the Northern Railway zone. It is an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways. This guide covers its key facts, the trains that serve it, and how to check your PNR and live train status before you travel.
Ambala Cantt. Junction at a glance
- Code: UMB
- Zone: Northern Railway (NR)
- Division: UMB
- State: Haryana
- Category: A1
- Trains (timetable): ~274
Station Overview
Ambala Cantt. Junction (UMB) is an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways located in Haryana. It is administered under the Northern Railway zone, UMB division. Indian Railways' public timetable records approximately 274 train services calling at the station, making it a high-traffic hub.
Key Facts & Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station name | Ambala Cantt. Junction |
| Station code | UMB |
| Zone | Northern Railway (NR) |
| Division | UMB |
| State | Haryana |
| Station category | A1 |
| Trains (per timetable) | ~274 |
| Number of platforms | [platforms — verify] |
| Retiring rooms | [availability — verify] |
Fields marked [verify] are not in our current dataset — confirm them on the official Indian Railways / zonal railway source before publishing.
Trains at Ambala Cantt. Junction
Indian Railways' public timetable lists about 274 train services stopping at Ambala Cantt. Junction. A sample of trains recorded at this station:
| Train No. | Train (timetable name) |
|---|---|
| 502 | RJPB-UMB FTR |
| 1707 | JBP-ATT BI-W |
| 1708 | ATT-JBP BI-W |
| 4401 | ANVT-UHP EXP |
| 4402 | UHP-ANVT EXP |
| 4409 | DLI-SVDK SPL |
| 4410 | SVDK-DLI SPL |
| 4831 | JU HW SPL |
Train names shown as recorded in the public timetable dataset (abbreviated). Always confirm the current train number, name and timing on official NTES/IRCTC before travel.
Facilities & Services
As an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways, Ambala Cantt. Junction offers facilities in line with its category. Typical facilities at stations of this category include waiting rooms, a cloak room for left luggage, food stalls, drinking water and toilets; larger stations add retiring rooms, foot overbridges, lifts and parking. Confirm the exact facilities and retiring-room availability for Ambala Cantt. Junction on the official source.
Planning to stay overnight near the station? See our guide to booking railway retiring rooms.
Before You Travel
Confirm your booking and the train’s live position before heading to Ambala Cantt. Junction. Our guides explain both:
- How to check PNR status online — decode CNF, RAC and WL.
- Live train running status — see where your train is right now.
- How to read station departure boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the station code for Ambala Cantt. Junction?
The station code for Ambala Cantt. Junction is UMB. It lies in Haryana on the Northern Railway zone.
Which zone is Ambala Cantt. Junction railway station in?
Ambala Cantt. Junction (UMB) is part of the Northern Railway zone, UMB division.
How many trains stop at Ambala Cantt. Junction?
Indian Railways' public timetable lists approximately 274 train services stopping at Ambala Cantt. Junction (UMB). Check NTES for the current, live list.
How do I check PNR and live train status for trains at Ambala Cantt. Junction?
Find your 10-digit PNR on your ticket and check it on the official IRCTC or NTES portal. To see where a train is now, use NTES 'Spot Your Train' with the train number.
Sources: Indian Railways official station list (station code, zone, division, category); Indian Railways public train timetable (train frequency). Facility and platform details should be confirmed on official Indian Railways channels before travel.