Guwahati railway station (station code GHY) is a railway station in Assam on the Northeast Frontier 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.
Guwahati at a glance
- Code: GHY
- Zone: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
- Division: LMG
- State: Assam
- Category: A1
- Trains (timetable): ~119
Station Overview
Guwahati (GHY) is an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways located in Assam. It is administered under the Northeast Frontier Railway zone, LMG division. Indian Railways' public timetable records approximately 119 train services calling at the station, making it a busy station.
Key Facts & Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station name | Guwahati |
| Station code | GHY |
| Zone | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Division | LMG |
| State | Assam |
| Station category | A1 |
| Trains (per timetable) | ~119 |
| 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 Guwahati
Indian Railways' public timetable lists about 119 train services stopping at Guwahati. A sample of trains recorded at this station:
| Train No. | Train (timetable name) |
|---|---|
| 2515 | TVC-SCL SPL |
| 5631 | GHY – SCL PA |
| 5632 | SCL – GHY PA |
| 7149 | SC-GHY HSP |
| 12067 | JANSATABDI E |
| 12068 | JANSATBDI EX |
| 12085 | GHY-DBRG SHA |
| 12086 | DBRG-GHY SHA |
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, Guwahati 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 Guwahati 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 Guwahati. 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 Guwahati?
The station code for Guwahati is GHY. It lies in Assam on the Northeast Frontier Railway zone.
Which zone is Guwahati railway station in?
Guwahati (GHY) is part of the Northeast Frontier Railway zone, LMG division.
How many trains stop at Guwahati?
Indian Railways' public timetable lists approximately 119 train services stopping at Guwahati (GHY). Check NTES for the current, live list.
How do I check PNR and live train status for trains at Guwahati?
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.