Nungambakkam railway station (station code NBK) is a railway station 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.
Nungambakkam at a glance
- Code: NBK
- Trains (timetable): ~169
Station Overview
Nungambakkam (NBK) is a station on the Indian Railways network. Indian Railways' public timetable records approximately 169 train services calling at the station, making it a busy station.
Key Facts & Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station name | Nungambakkam |
| Station code | NBK |
| Zone | [zone — verify] |
| Division | [division — verify] |
| State | [state — verify] |
| Station category | [category — verify] |
| Trains (per timetable) | ~169 |
| 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 Nungambakkam
Indian Railways' public timetable lists about 169 train services stopping at Nungambakkam. A sample of trains recorded at this station:
| Train No. | Train (timetable name) |
|---|---|
| 40001 | MSB-TBM EMU |
| 40002 | TBM-MSB EMU |
| 40023 | MSB-PV EMU L |
| 40025 | MSB-STM EMU |
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 a station on the Indian Railways network, Nungambakkam offers passenger facilities appropriate to its size. 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 Nungambakkam 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 Nungambakkam. 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 Nungambakkam?
The station code for Nungambakkam is NBK.
Which zone is Nungambakkam railway station in?
The zone for Nungambakkam (NBK) should be confirmed on the official Indian Railways source.
How many trains stop at Nungambakkam?
Indian Railways' public timetable lists approximately 169 train services stopping at Nungambakkam (NBK). Check NTES for the current, live list.
How do I check PNR and live train status for trains at Nungambakkam?
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.