Ludhiana railway station (station code LDH) is a railway station in Punjab 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.
Ludhiana at a glance
- Code: LDH
- Zone: Northern Railway (NR)
- Division: FZR
- State: Punjab
- Category: A1
- Trains (timetable): ~235
Station Overview
Ludhiana (LDH) is an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways located in Punjab. It is administered under the Northern Railway zone, FZR division. Indian Railways' public timetable records approximately 235 train services calling at the station, making it a high-traffic hub.
Key Facts & Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station name | Ludhiana |
| Station code | LDH |
| Zone | Northern Railway (NR) |
| Division | FZR |
| State | Punjab |
| Station category | A1 |
| Trains (per timetable) | ~235 |
| 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 Ludhiana
Indian Railways' public timetable lists about 235 train services stopping at Ludhiana. A sample of trains recorded at this station:
| Train No. | Train (timetable name) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11057 | AMRITSAR EXP |
| 11058 | ASR CSMT EXP |
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, Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana. 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 Ludhiana?
The station code for Ludhiana is LDH. It lies in Punjab on the Northern Railway zone.
Which zone is Ludhiana railway station in?
Ludhiana (LDH) is part of the Northern Railway zone, FZR division.
How many trains stop at Ludhiana?
Indian Railways' public timetable lists approximately 235 train services stopping at Ludhiana (LDH). Check NTES for the current, live list.
How do I check PNR and live train status for trains at Ludhiana?
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.