How to Check IRCTC PNR Status?
Want to check your train PNR status? Here are the different ways to check your IRCTC PNR status:
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Check PNR status on the ixigo website:
Step 1: Visit the trains page of the ixigo website and select 'PNR Status Enquiry'.
Step 2: Enter your 10-digit IRCTC PNR number and click the 'Search' button.
Step 3: Your PNR status will be displayed immediately.
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Check PNR status on the ixigo mobile app:
Step 1: Open the ixigo Trains app and tap the ‘PNR Status’ icon.
Step 2: Enter your 10-digit PNR number and complete your PNR enquiry.
Step 3: Your PNR status will appear on the screen.
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Check PNR status through the IRCTC website:
Step 1: Visit the IRCTC website and click the ‘PNR Status’ tab.
Step 2: Select ‘PNR Enquiry’ and enter your 10-digit PNR. Press the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 3: You’ll get the details about PNR status.
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PNR status check for railway tickets using the SMS service:
You can check the PNR status 10 digits for a railway ticket using Indian Railways’ SMS service. Simply send the PNR number to ‘139’, and you'll receive an instant update on the PNR status.
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PNR status check for railway tickets using the railway enquiry number (Call 139):
To check your railway ticket’s PNR status, call the enquiry number ‘139’. Follow the IVR instructions, select the ‘PNR Enquiry’ option, and get your status update instantly!
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PNR status check for railway tickets using the final reservation charts:
You can check the 10-digit PNR status by referring to the final reservation chart displayed at the railway station. However, this information is only available a few hours before the train's departure, which may not always be convenient.
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Visit railway enquiry counters at the station:
If you're uncertain about your PNR status, visit the nearest railway station enquiry counters.
Alternatively, you can also check the PNR status with ConfirmTkt.
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PNR Status Enquiry on the Mobile App
Checking your 10-digit PNR status has never been easier. With the ixigo Trains app, you can quickly access all your trip details, including booking status, platform number, coach position, berth type, and more. Additionally, get notified instantly when your waitlisted train ticket status is confirmed with the PNR Status Enquiry feature on the ixigo Trains app.
On ixigo, you can also opt for PNR enquiry in Hindi (पीएनआर स्टेटस पूछताछ).
The IRCTC train ticket booking system assigns CNF (Confirmed) and RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) status when tickets are available, and bookings made after that are given waitlisted status. Waitlisted tickets are confirmed in sequence only if any CNF/RAC ticket is cancelled. When you have a waitlisted ticket, tracking your live PNR status becomes crucial.
Know more in detail about how
to check train PNR status online.
Check PNR Status via SMS
You can easily check your PNR status by messaging Indian Railways at ‘139.’ Type your 10-digit PNR (without hyphens), send it to 139, and get the latest PNR status. Alternatively, you can send the same SMS to 5676747. The updated PNR details will be sent directly to your phone inbox. Learn more about how to
check PNR via SMS for hassle-free updates.
What does a PNR Number Generated Explain?
A PNR (Passenger Name Record) contains key details about your train journey, including:
- Passenger Details: Name, Age, Sex, Birth Preference.
- Ticket Details: Train Number, Date of Journey, Origin/Source Station, Destination Station, Boarding Station, Class, Berth, Quota.
- Fare, Transaction Type and Payment Details.
- The first three digits tell us from which Passenger Reservation System or PRS the ticket has been booked.
- The first digit depends on the train's zone w.r.t. its starting station.
- Zonal Codes: 1 (SCR Secunderabad PRS); 2, 3 (NR, NCR, NWR, NER New Delhi PRS); 4, 5 (SR, SWR, SCR Chennai PRS); 6, 7 (NFR, ECR, ER, ECoR, SER, SECR Calcutta PRS); 8, 9 (CR, WCR, WR Mumbai PRS).
- The last seven digits are randomly generated numbers that provide a unique identity to the PNR number but do not convey any information about the ticket or the journey.
Types of IRCTC PNR Status
When you receive your PNR number, it includes a status that indicates the current state of your train ticket booking. Indian Railways uses various abbreviations to represent these train PNR status, which can sometimes be confusing. To help you, here is a list of different types of IRCTC PNR status, their common abbreviations, and their meanings.
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CNF
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The train ticket status shows as ‘CNF’ when seats are confirmed. |
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RAC
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It stands for ‘Reservation Against Cancellation’ meaning the train ticket has a confirmed seat but waitlisted berth. If tickets are booked under RAC status, the allocated berth is split into two seats. |
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CAN
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It means ‘Cancelled’ i.e. the ticket has been cancelled. |
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WL
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‘Waiting List’ is a railway PNR status that gets confirmed only if passengers who booked before you on the same train cancel their tickets. |
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GNWL
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It stands for ‘General Waiting List’. The probability of this IRCTC PNR status getting confirmed is very high. |
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PQWL
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‘Pooled Quota Waiting List’ status is given to passengers travelling from the origin station to a station before the last station, from an intermediate station to the destination station, or between any two intermediate stations. |
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RLWL
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‘Remote Location Waiting List’ refers to a ticket issued to a passenger for intermediate stations (between the origin and terminating stations). These intermediate stations are typically the most important towns along the route. |
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TQWL
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It refers to the ‘Tatkal Quota Waiting List,’ which applies to tatkal ticket bookings. Tickets under the Tatkal Quota are confirmed directly without going through RAC. However, during chart preparation, GNWL (General Waiting List) is given priority over TQWL (Tatkal Quota Waiting List). |
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NOSB
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It stands for ‘No Seat Berth,’ which indicates that the journey is permitted without a seat. This train PNR status is designated for child passengers under the age of 11 years. |
If you cannot get a confirmed ticket, check seat availability on other trains.
Check PNR Prediction and Waitlist Trends
PNR prediction helps estimate the chances of your waitlisted or RAC ticket getting confirmed before your journey. It analyses historical trends and real-time data, and provides a probability score, enabling you to make informed travel decisions.
Waitlist (WL) Trends highlight the following four key factors that influence the chances of ticket confirmation:
- Initial status (waiting number on the journey date, excluding cancellations)
- Final status right before the journey
- Date of Journey
- Number of days between booking and the journey date
