If you just want to know whether your train is on time, the IRCTC and NTES apps make you install something, sometimes log in, and dig through menus for what should be a one-glance answer.
What live train status actually requires
To check a train's live running status, all you actually need is the train number and the date of the journey — nothing tied to your ticket or identity. Any tool that asks for more than that (login, personal details, app permissions) is asking for more than the task needs.
Finding your train number if you don't have it memorized
Your train number is on your ticket and in your PNR status. If you only know the train name, a quick search of the name will typically surface the number, since train numbers are standardized and don't change.
What you'll see once you check
A live status check should show you the train's last reported location or station, how many minutes it's running late (if any), and expected arrival times at upcoming stops — enough to decide whether to leave for the station now or wait.
Where CoSeat fits in
Check live train status on CoSeat with just the train number and date — no app install, no login, no account. It's built for exactly this one-glance check, whether you're heading to the station or waiting to pick someone up.