Jacobabad Jn Railway Station
جیکب آباد
28.27560, 68.43321
About Jacobabad Jn
Jacobabad Junction serves the Sindh city of Jacobabad and is an important stop for long-distance trains travelling between Karachi and the north via interior Sindh.
Facilities & Connections
As a junction, Jacobabad connects regional Sindh routes with the network's longer north–south services.
History
The city is named after John Jacob, a British colonial administrator and army officer who developed the area in the mid-19th century.
Live Trains — Current Train Status
Live Right Now: available tracking updates for Jacobabad Jn. Open a train to check its latest location and delay alongside the scheduled arrival or departure.
Sukkur Express 145UP
Very LateKarachi City → Jacobabad Jn
Destination
34 km/h
+65m
Jaffar Express 40DN
Very LatePeshawar Cantt → Jacobabad Jn
Destination
74 km/h
+129m
Jaffar Express 39UP
LateJacobabad Jn → Peshawar Cantt
Origin
106 km/h
+59m
Sukkur Express 146DN
EarlyJacobabad Jn → Karachi City
Origin
70 km/h
Jacobabad JnTrain Schedule — Arrivals & Departures
| # | Train | Route | Arrival | Departure | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8226 #8226 | → | — | 3:10:00 PM | Origin | Scheduled | Open |
| 2 | Bolan Mail #4 | Jacobabad Jn → Karachi City | — | 6:55:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 3 | Jaffar Express #39 | Jacobabad Jn → Peshawar Cantt | — | 5:50:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 4 | Sukkur Express #146 | Jacobabad Jn → Karachi City | — | 6:15:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 5 | 1134 #1134 | → | 9:30:00 PM | 8:00:00 AM | Passing | Scheduled | Open |
| 6 | Khushhal Khan Khatak Express #19 | Karachi City → Peshawar Cantt | 10:30:00 AM | 11:10:00 AM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 7 | Bolan Mail #3 | Karachi City → Jacobabad Jn | 6:45:00 AM | 7:05:00 AM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 8 | Sukkur Express #145 | Karachi City → Jacobabad Jn | 11:55:00 AM | — | Destination | Live | Open |
| 9 | Khushhal Khan Khatak Express #20 | Peshawar Cantt → Karachi City | 2:20:00 PM | 3:00:00 PM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 10 | Jaffar Express #40 | Peshawar Cantt → Jacobabad Jn | 6:10:00 AM | 6:30:00 AM | Passing | Live | Open |
* Timetable is read from saved station schedule data. For official confirmation call PR Helpline 117.
Station Info
- City
- Jacobabad
- Province
- Sindh
- Trains
- 10 services
- Live now
- 4 trains
Other Stations in Sindh
Direct Connections from Jacobabad Jn
Trains calling at Jacobabad Jn run directly towards these stations — open one to see its own live arrivals:
How to Reach Jacobabad Jn
Jacobabad Jn railway station is located in Jacobabad, Sindh. Use the View on Map button above for exact directions from your location — ride-hailing apps and local transport can drop you at the station entrance. Aim to arrive 45–60 minutes before your scheduled departure, and check the live delay on this page first so you don't wait for a late train.
Travel Tips for Jacobabad Jn
- Check your train's live position here before leaving for the station.
- Carry your original CNIC — ticket checks match the passenger name to the ID.
- Book ahead for Eid and holiday travel; see the online booking guide.
- Estimate your fare with the fare calculator before you buy.
Jacobabad Jn Railway Station — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people usually need before tracking a train, checking timing, or planning a trip.
- Jacobabad Jn is served by 10 scheduled Pakistan Railways services — 4 originating here and 1 terminating here, with the rest passing through. See the schedule table above for the full list.
- The earliest scheduled departure is Jaffar Express 40DN (40) at 6:30:00 AM, and the latest is Bolan Mail 4DN (4) at 6:55:00 PM. Check each train's live page before travelling, as running times shift with delays.
- Services calling here include 8226, Bolan Mail 4DN, Jaffar Express 39UP, Sukkur Express 146DN, 1134, Khushhal Khan Khatak Express 19Up and 4 more. Open any train in the schedule table for its live status and full route.
- Direct services from Jacobabad Jn run towards Karachi City, Peshawar Cantt — see the Direct Connections section for links to each station's live page.
- Jacobabad Jn is in Jacobabad, Sindh, Pakistan (coordinates 28.2756, 68.4332). Use the map link above for directions.
- The closest station is Shikarpur, about 41 km away. More nearby options are listed under Other Stations in Sindh.
- Yes — the Live Right Now board on this page shows every tracked train currently running to or from Jacobabad Jn, with its GPS position, delay in minutes, and expected arrival time. It's free and needs no signup.
- Search the train by name or number on PakTrainLive, or watch this page's live board. The delay shown is calculated from the train's actual GPS position, so it stays accurate as the journey progresses.