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Check IRCTC PNR Status Online

Now, you can easily check PNR status live using the RailMitra online PNR enquiry system. Get the real-time PNR status update of your IRCTC train ticket.

Enter the 10-digit PNR number printed on the top left corner of a train ticket and click on the "Check PNR Status" button. It will return the accurate PNR status and the waitlist prediction updates of your train ticket.

RailMitra helps you stay up-to-date about your PNR status before your train journey so you can make an informed decision before you travel.

Download the RailMitra App to check PNR status on your mobile and avail more useful facilities during your train travel.

What is PNR?

In India, if you book a train ticket, you will get a 10-digit unique number printed on the Ticket. That 10-digit number is called PNR, and its full form is Passenger Name Record. The personal details about the passengers are considered the Ticket's personal ID. It's aware of passengers ' travel records and travel details in one simple code. Indian Railways uses the PNR to manage the records, and passengers can quickly check whether their seat is confirmed, under RAC, or still on the waiting list. PNR consists of a passenger's name, age, train, and even coach number. There is no difference whether you book a ticket online or at a counter, and PNR is a way to track the booking. 

Importance Of  PNR Status

  • If it shows "Confirmed", your seat or berth is secured, and you can travel without worry.

  • RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) means you're partly confirmed and may get a full berth later.

  • A Waitlist keeps your travel uncertain until other passengers cancel their tickets.

  • Checking PNR status is most crucial and helps to avoid last-minute surprises and inconvenience. 

  • If the ticket is not confirmed, you will get the time to think of the alternatives, such as booking another train ticket, changing class, rescheduling, or booking a bus ticket. 

  • During festival crowds, check the PNR as trains are usually overbooked. 

By tracking PNR status in advance, passengers reduce confusion and start their journey with confidence.

How to Check PNR Status on RailMitra

With the help of RailMitra, passengers can easily check the PNR status. The interface is convenient and easy to use for the passengers. The process is given below. Passengers can easily check by following these steps:-

Check PNR Status Via RailMitra Website

1. Go to the RailMitra website.

2. Click on the "Check PNR Status" Tab on the Menu Bar. This will take you to the PNR Status checking page.

3. Enter a 10-digit PNR number in the given box and submit by clicking the "Check PNR Status " button.

4. It will reflect the details related to your PNR confirmation update.

Check PNR Status Via RailMitra App

1. Download and Open the RailMitra App

Download and install the app from Google Play and App Store, and open and use it. 

2. Go to the PNR Status Section

The home screen shows the option to check the PNR Status. 

3. Enter Your 10-Digit PNR Number

Type the PNR printed on your train ticket (either e-ticket or physical).

4. Tap on “Check Status”

The app will fetch real-time data directly from Indian Railways.

5. View Your Ticket Details

You can check whether your ticket is confirmed or not, or in RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation), WL Waiting list, along with all the information of the berth and coach.  

6. Get Updates Anytime
You can check the status of your PNR to see if it has been changed, especially closer to the travel date.

Other Ways to Check PNR Status?

There are many ways to check the PNR status, such as via the web, phone, or other online resources. You can check PNR status in any of these ways:

1. PNR status checks for railway reservation using SMS/phone: SMS PNR and send to "139" Format: PNR <10 digit PNR Number > or call 139 and follow the steps.

2. PNR status through the mobile app/websites like RailMitra

3. PNR Status Enquiry at railway station counters

4. Final reservation charts (made live 1 hour before the train departure)

PNR Number in Train Ticket

PNR is a 10-digit identification number for everyone who opts for the railway as the mode of commuting. It's an acronym for "Passenger Name Record".

Passenger and their travel information are stored in the computer database of the Indian Railways reservation system. Whenever you book a train ticket, whether it has 'confirmed' status, RAC status, or 'waiting' status, the PNR number is randomly generated every time. It gets stored in the database for the record of the Indian Railways authorities.

Why Is It Important and So Crucial To Check PNR Status?

PNR (Passenger Name Record) is a unique 10-digit number on your train ticket. The Indian Railways ticketing system generates the PNR number at the time of booking your tickets. Passengers need to check their PNRs' current status to make an informed decision about a journey. With a PNR number, you can check whether your ticket is confirmed or not.

Where Can I Find the PNR Printed on the Ticket?

Online Tickets:

For online tickets (booked online or through the IRCTC website), the 10-digit PNR number is printed on the topmost row just beside the transaction ID.

Printed Tickets Booked Through Indian Railway Reservation Counters:

On the printed counter tickets, the PNR number is printed at the top leftmost corner, just beneath the PNR number heading.

What Is All the Information Embedded in Your PNR?

PNR is your digital identification number containing details of passengers, travel class, reservation status, train number, and name, etc. It stores

  • Railway Passengers' Details: Name, age, and gender of the train passenger

  • Date of Journey

  • Train Name and Number

  • Train fare Details

  • Class of travel (1 AC, 2 AC, CC, SL, etc.)

  • Coach, seat number, and quota

  • Booking status (whether it is waitlisted, confirmed RAC, etc., at the time of reservation)

  • Current status (whether it is waitlisted, confirmed RAC, etc., at the time of checking)

  • IRCTC Ticket Auto Upgradation Scheme Details

  • Coach and Seat Number Details

  • From (Source Station)

  • To (Destination Station)

  • Boarding point

  • Journey Duration

Types of PNR Status (Abbreviations)

The waiting list consists of different meanings, and every abbreviation has slight changes. It might create confusion among passengers, so these are the abbreviations that give the proper insight to passengers. 

PNR Status Confirmation Of Waitlist Tickets

GNWL (General Waiting List) - In this waiting list, passengers have the highest chances of confirming their ticket.

TQWL (Tatkal Waiting List) - This waiting list has the least chance to be confirmed in comparison to GNWL.

RLWL (Remote Location Waiting List)- In this, there is a chance of confirmation.

PQWL (Pooled Quota Waiting List)- This is the quota shared between several stations, and there are fewer chances of confirmation. 

RLGN (Remote Location General Waiting List)- If a person booked a ticket under this quota, there are fewer chances of confirmation. 

RQWL (Request Waiting List)- Less chances of confirmation

RSWL (Roadside Station Waiting List)- Less chances of confirmation

Facts about Railway PNR Status

Below are some quick facts about PNR status that passengers must be familiar with.

  • PNR is known as the Passenger Name Record, consisting of a 10-digit numeric code.

  • PNR numbers have three digits called PRS (Passenger Reservation System), followed by seven system-generated digits. 

  • The validity of the PNR number is for 9 months. 

  • PNR number and its status change if there is a cancellation, and also reflect the real-time updates.

  • With the help of IRCTC platforms, you can check the PNR status conveniently.

  • PNR Status plays a major role in planning the train journey effectively. 

  • PNR status is the indication of whether your train ticket is confirmed or on the waiting list. 

  • This 10-digit PNR number easily identifies the passenger, ticket, and even the transaction details. 

Factors That Affect PNR Status
 

Ticket Demand:

Due to high demand for tickets, there is a risk of waiting list increases. 

Cancellations:

Sometimes train tickets are canceled, and the waitlisted passengers get upgraded to RAC or Confirmed status. 

Booking Quota:

There are lots of quotas that simplify the train journey when you book a ticket on quota, such as general, tatkal, ladies, senior citizen, or premium, which affect seat availability. 

Booking Time:

Always book your ticket in advance so that the chances of your ticket getting confirmed easily, and you avoid last-minute booking. 

Train and Class:

A few trains with different classes have limited seats that might affect the confirmation chances.

Seasonal Fluctuations:

During the festive season, special trains or seasonal rush can result in overall seat availability. 

Regular Status Checks:

With the help of PNR Status, you can keep an eye and stay updated, plan alternatives if needed.

The Story of 10-Digit PNR Number

Earlier, PNR was given the record in registers, but with the increasing number of passengers by train, CISC started generating PNR numbers digitally in the 1980s. 

Though random at first glance, the digits follow a structure:

  • 1 = PNR starting with '1' is issued from the SCR Zone (issued from Secunderabad PRS)
  • 2 and 3 = PNR issued from Delhi PRS (NR, NCR, NWR, or NER Zone) railway zones
  • 4 and 5 = PNR issued from Chennai PRS (SR, SWR, or SCR) railway zones
  • 6 and 7 = PNR issued from Kolkata PRS (NFR, ECR, ER, EcoR, SER, or SECR) railway zones
  • 8 and 9 = PNR issued from Mumbai PRS (CR, WCR, or WR) railway zones

The last seven digits of an Indian Railways PNR number are produced at random to give it a unique identity.

Important things to Consider for PNR status

Train PNR status is the most convenient way to verify ticket status, seat availability, reservation, booking, and the confirmation of your travel. Just stay updated on your PNR Status online about every aspect of travel. If there is any change in the train schedule or reservation details, it will help you to plan your journey. 

The Indian Railway PNR status helps in planning a train journey for multiple reasons:

Confirmation of Booking:

Checking the 10 Digit PNR Status helps you verify the status of your train ticket booking, whether it is confirmed, waitlisted, or under a reservation against cancellation (RAC), which provides certainty in planning your train journey. 

Journey Preparation:

It is the major point to plan your journey if you are aware of the ticket status and have a confirmed seat, which leads to planning your journey easily. If the ticket is on the waiting list or RAC, then plan accordingly. 

Seat and Berth Details:

PNR Status tells you the detailed information about the coach, berth number/seat number, which is vital for a smooth train journey. 

Travel Updates:

PNR Status gives you the relevant updates about the journey, if there are any changes in the train schedule, Platform number, or any kind of delay, so as to help you plan and adjust your journey accordingly. 

PNR Status Prediction Analysis and Confirmation Probability

Waiting list tickets may get confirmed in the future before the train departs. The confirmation probability of such tickets depends on how many confirmed tickets are cancelled or if an additional coach has been added.

The PNR prediction status by RailMitra helps you predict the confirmation chances of your train ticket, as well as seat availability. The PNR prediction made by this online platform is 99% accurate because it's backed by data analysis and AI. The data is computed using machine learning techniques that include different parameters like the number of cancellations, bookings done, and important factors like weekends, season, festivals, and special events, among other factors.

How is RailMitra Giving Updates on Waitlisted Tickets Being Confirmed?

Checking the IRCTC PNR status is quite easy with RailMitra. Alternatively, it provides many useful features listed below.

Confirmation Probability:

The Confirmation Probability feature helps users know about the Confirmation chances of a ticket. It shows the PNR prediction analysis in terms of High, Medium, and Low categories. Prediction is computed using data analytics and machine learning techniques to get the occupancy rate (almost all trains run on 80 to 100 % occupancy) based on various factors like past booking and cancellation trends, station quotas, days of the week, seasonality, holidays, etc., to determine new routes/trains to help passengers travel with ease.

Progress in PNR status:

RailMitra keeps the users updated about the progress/change in PNR status through periodic notifications. The final status of a particular PNR number is sent when the final chart has been prepared, which is usually 30 minutes before the departure of the train.

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Disclaimer: The PNR Confirmation Prediction feature functions based on several factors like the internal data and analysis. In certain conditions, there are chances that the tickets are not confirmed despite the high confirmation chances.