Shalimar railway station (station code SHM) is a railway station in West Bengal on the South Eastern Railway zone. It is an A-category station — a major station with high passenger footfall. This guide covers its key facts, the trains that serve it, and how to check your PNR and live train status before you travel.
Shalimar at a glance
- Code: SHM
- Zone: South Eastern Railway (SER)
- Division: KGP
- State: West Bengal
- Category: A
- Trains (timetable): ~39
Station Overview
Shalimar (SHM) is an A-category station — a major station with high passenger footfall located in West Bengal. It is administered under the South Eastern Railway zone, KGP division. Indian Railways' public timetable records approximately 39 train services calling at the station, serving its region.
Key Facts & Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station name | Shalimar |
| Station code | SHM |
| Zone | South Eastern Railway (SER) |
| Division | KGP |
| State | West Bengal |
| Station category | A |
| Trains (per timetable) | ~39 |
| 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 Shalimar
Indian Railways' public timetable lists about 39 train services stopping at Shalimar. A sample of trains recorded at this station:
| Train No. | Train (timetable name) |
|---|---|
| 8061 | SHM JP SPL W |
| 8062 | JP SHM SPL W |
| 12659 | NCJ-SHM GURU |
| 12660 | SHM-NCJ GURU |
| 12773 | SHM-SC AC EX |
| 12774 | SC-SHM AC E |
| 12885 | SHM-BJE ARA |
| 12886 | BJE-SHM ARAN |
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 A-category station — a major station with high passenger footfall, Shalimar 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 Shalimar 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 Shalimar. 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 Shalimar?
The station code for Shalimar is SHM. It lies in West Bengal on the South Eastern Railway zone.
Which zone is Shalimar railway station in?
Shalimar (SHM) is part of the South Eastern Railway zone, KGP division.
How many trains stop at Shalimar?
Indian Railways' public timetable lists approximately 39 train services stopping at Shalimar (SHM). Check NTES for the current, live list.
How do I check PNR and live train status for trains at Shalimar?
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.