People that are traveling by train provided by Indian Railways will always need to know about the status of their ticket booked as well as of reservation. This is necessary because the status can change at any time during the “chart not prepared” period. An RAC or reservation against cancellation status could go back to “waiting list” status due to non-cancellation of tickets. Even a confirmed “CNF” ticket could move back to the RAC or “Waiting list” status. Therefore there are certain facts that one should learn before checking for the Ticket Status.
Know About the Codes
First of all the prospective passengers should learn about the symbols and codes that are relevant for checking a ticket or Reservation Status. The following list will help.
Code - Description of the Code
CAN - Cancelled
MOD - Modified passenger list
CNF - Confirmed and the coach and berth number is made available only after the chart is prepared
WL - Waiting List
RAC - Reservation against cancellation
RLWL - Remote location waiting list
GNWL - General waiting list
PQWL - Pooled quota waiting list
REGRET/WL - No further booking
RELEASED - Alternative accommodation provided and ticket not cancelled
PNR Status Check by SMS:
Customers who buy tickets using online reservation system at the IRCTC portal will get SMS alert on their registered mobile. Such SMS will come to them even when they buy tickets from the affiliate sites. Conversely one can check PNR and by that the ticket status by sending PNR number to 139. The format of the message would be “PNR- 10 digit PNR number” and sent to 139. The IRCTC will message back showing the status of the ticket as on date. A ticket holder can also sent SMS in the same format to other numbers namely 54959 or 5676747 to get the status of their tickets and reservation. Standard messaging charges shall be applicable for these messages.
Sites Offering the Status:
One can check Reservation Status from authorized sites entering the PNR number and the status can be obtained using one of the following methods.
· Logging on to the site and entering the PNR number on the page displayed there.
· Via SMS from the number given by the site that is usually toll free.
· By calling or logging on the PNR status as well as other information like availability of seats on a particular day, and schedule of trains between stations with fare details are available.
Facilities Offered by Indian Railways:
Indian Railways has arranged several facilities for the customers to learn about the complete status of the tickets and reservation including the availability and schedule of the trains. People who are holding BSNL or MTNL landline, Garuda, Ida, Dolphin, Spice Telecoms, or Vodafone can call or send SMS to 139. Advantage for residents of some metropolitan cities is that the can simply dial 139 with their 10 digit PNR number along with four digit train number and learn about their ticket or Reservation Status.
The Best way to Check PNR Status would be logging on to an informative and educative website and entering the 10 digit PNR no into it and clicking the “Get Status” icon.
Know About the Codes
First of all the prospective passengers should learn about the symbols and codes that are relevant for checking a ticket or Reservation Status. The following list will help.
Code - Description of the Code
CAN - Cancelled
MOD - Modified passenger list
CNF - Confirmed and the coach and berth number is made available only after the chart is prepared
WL - Waiting List
RAC - Reservation against cancellation
RLWL - Remote location waiting list
GNWL - General waiting list
PQWL - Pooled quota waiting list
REGRET/WL - No further booking
RELEASED - Alternative accommodation provided and ticket not cancelled
PNR Status Check by SMS:
Customers who buy tickets using online reservation system at the IRCTC portal will get SMS alert on their registered mobile. Such SMS will come to them even when they buy tickets from the affiliate sites. Conversely one can check PNR and by that the ticket status by sending PNR number to 139. The format of the message would be “PNR- 10 digit PNR number” and sent to 139. The IRCTC will message back showing the status of the ticket as on date. A ticket holder can also sent SMS in the same format to other numbers namely 54959 or 5676747 to get the status of their tickets and reservation. Standard messaging charges shall be applicable for these messages.
Sites Offering the Status:
One can check Reservation Status from authorized sites entering the PNR number and the status can be obtained using one of the following methods.
· Logging on to the site and entering the PNR number on the page displayed there.
· Via SMS from the number given by the site that is usually toll free.
· By calling or logging on the PNR status as well as other information like availability of seats on a particular day, and schedule of trains between stations with fare details are available.
Facilities Offered by Indian Railways:
Indian Railways has arranged several facilities for the customers to learn about the complete status of the tickets and reservation including the availability and schedule of the trains. People who are holding BSNL or MTNL landline, Garuda, Ida, Dolphin, Spice Telecoms, or Vodafone can call or send SMS to 139. Advantage for residents of some metropolitan cities is that the can simply dial 139 with their 10 digit PNR number along with four digit train number and learn about their ticket or Reservation Status.
The Best way to Check PNR Status would be logging on to an informative and educative website and entering the 10 digit PNR no into it and clicking the “Get Status” icon.