# Kolkata Suburban Trains

> Your Ultimate Guide to Local and Express Trains in Kolkata

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rail.kolkata](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rail.kolkata)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rail.kolkata`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jane Juje Fernandes
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 4,115,676
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (29,520 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-14
- **First published:** 2012-06-01
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rail.kolkata)
- **Website:** [https://anjaleenaoliver.wixsite.com/svjk](https://anjaleenaoliver.wixsite.com/svjk)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://anjaleenaoliver.wixsite.com/svjk/kolkatasub](https://anjaleenaoliver.wixsite.com/svjk/kolkatasub)

## Description

Kolkata Suburban Trains is your ultimate travel companion for navigating the vast suburban railway network in Kolkata. This app offers offline access to comprehensive local and express train schedules and detailed station information for major hubs like Sealdah and Howrah. Its constantly updated database, fueled by a dedicated user community, ensures accurate and reliable train timings with minimal data usage.

Ideal for daily commuters, students, tourists, and anyone travelling on Kolkata's suburban trains, the app simplifies your journeys by providing platform details, seamless route navigation, and direct links for PNR and seat availability checks. Experience stress-free travel and take full control of your commute with Kolkata Suburban Trains.

## Rankings

- #27,873 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.rail.kolkata.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Many reviews praise the app as a top local-train timetable tool with positive sentiment (good/very good/excellent) and usefulness. However, the major downsides are outdated data and irregular updates, lack of live train location, and incomplete train coverage for certain routes. Some users also report instability or the need for further development. Overall, it is valued for timetabling but requires data updates, broader coverage, and improved reliability to satisfy users seeking real-time info.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception with many reviewers calling it good/very good/excellent
- Provides local suburban train timetable information that users find useful
- Regarded by some reviewers as the best local train app for Kolkata
- Described as helpful and reliable for users in need (a "real friend in need")
- Minimal and accurate interface praised by at least one reviewer

### Cons

- Data is outdated/not updated (references to old database, 02-feb-2022 version, old DB not downloadable)
- Live train location feature is missing or not working (no live status in many reviews)
- Incomplete train coverage (only a subset of trains shown; routes like Kakdwip-Sealdah not fully updated)
- App reliability issues (Not Working / Needs more development)
- Difficulty with updating/downloading old DBs (old DB don’t download)

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Kolkata Local Trains Offline](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.digietric.kolkatalocal) — 11,082 users
- [Kolkata Local Train, Metro Bus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.suburbantime.kolkatalocaltrain2021) — 182,668 users
- [Kolkata Travel Guide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.suburban.kolkatametro) — 170,834 users
- [Kolkata SubUrban TimeTable](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.matainja.runingstatus) — 194,831 users
- [Kolkata Transit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.projects.kolkatatransit) — 113,986 users
- [Kolkata Local & Metro Train](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.localoffline.kolkatasuburban) — 377,459 users
- [Metro Bondhu for Kolkata](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dark990.metrobondhu) — 103 users
- [Kolkata Sub Live Train Status](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.taransit.transport) — 386,103 users, 4.42 / 5
- [Kolkata Bus Route](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kolkatabusroute) — 29,607 users
- [Kolkata Metro Go](https://chrome-stats.com/d/checkit.digital.kolkatametro) — 906 users
- [Kolkata Metro - Fare & Routes](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kolkatametro.kmrc) — 18,075 users
- [Kolkata Metro: Map & Route](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tuhinbairagi.kolkatametro) — 11,040 users

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rail.kolkata)