Margala Railway Station
مارگلہ
33.66387, 73.04681
Margala station serves Islamabad for many long-distance Pakistan Railways journeys. Check live train arrivals, departures, station schedule timings, and current running services here.
About Margala
Margalla railway station serves Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, and is the terminus for several long-distance express services including Green Line and Islamabad Express.
Facilities & Connections
The station takes its name from the nearby Margalla Hills and functions as the capital's rail gateway alongside Rawalpindi station.
Live Trains — Current Train Status
Live Right Now: available tracking updates for Margala. Open a train to check its latest location and delay alongside the scheduled arrival or departure.
Green Line 5UP
Very LateKarachi Cantt → Margala
Destination
80 km/h
+86m
Green Line 6DN
Very LateMargala → Karachi Cantt
Origin
62 km/h
+97m
MargalaTrain Schedule — Arrivals & Departures
| # | Train | Route | Arrival | Departure | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islamabad Express #108 | Margala → Lahore Jn. | — | 5:15:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 2 | 1134 #1134 | → | — | 4:00:00 PM | Origin | Scheduled | Open |
| 3 | Green Line #6 | Margala → Karachi Cantt | — | 3:00:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 4 | Green Line #5 | Karachi Cantt → Margala | 9:10:00 PM | — | Destination | Live | Open |
| 5 | 8226 #8226 | → | 8:00:00 PM | — | Destination | Scheduled | Open |
* Timetable is read from saved station schedule data. For official confirmation call PR Helpline 117.
Station Info
- City
- Islamabad
- Province
- ICT
- Trains
- 5 services
- Live now
- 2 trains
Other Stations in ICT
Direct Connections from Margala
Trains calling at Margala run directly towards these stations — open one to see its own live arrivals:
How to Reach Margala
Margala railway station is located in Islamabad, ICT. 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 Margala
- 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.
Margala Railway Station — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people usually need before tracking a train, checking timing, or planning a trip.
- Margala station serves Islamabad directly, and nearby Rawalpindi Junction handles many additional intercity services. Both pages on PakTrainLive show live arrivals and delays.
- Open the Green Line page on PakTrainLive to see its live GPS position, current delay, and expected arrival time at Margala station.
- Search the train by name or number — its page shows the running delay in minutes and updated ETAs for every remaining stop, including Margala.
- Use the official Pakistan Railways booking channel after checking the exact departure station, travel date and available class. PakTrainLive provides timetable, fare-planning and live-status information but does not sell tickets.
- Margala is served by 5 scheduled Pakistan Railways services — 3 originating here and 2 terminating here, with the rest passing through. See the schedule table above for the full list.
- The earliest scheduled departure is Green Line 6DN (6) at 3:00:00 PM, and the latest is Islamabad Express 108DN (108) at 5:15:00 PM. Check each train's live page before travelling, as running times shift with delays.
- Services calling here include Islamabad Express 108DN, 1134, Green Line 6DN, Green Line 5UP, 8226. Open any train in the schedule table for its live status and full route.
- Direct services from Margala run towards Karachi Cantt, Lahore Jn. — see the Direct Connections section for links to each station's live page.
- Margala is in Islamabad, ICT, Pakistan (coordinates 33.6639, 73.0468). Use the map link above for directions.
- The closest station is Rawalpindi, about 7 km away. More nearby options are listed under Other Stations in ICT.
- Yes — the Live Right Now board on this page shows every tracked train currently running to or from Margala, 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.