Ticket bookings are now open for travel dates up to Monday, March 23, 2026

This date is calculated based on the assumption that the train begins its journey from the originating station on the same calendar day.

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Indian Railways Ticket Status Codes

Full form and meaning of all PNR status codes explained

CNFConfirmed

Seat or berth is confirmed and guaranteed

CONConfirmed

Confirmed ticket (alternate code)

RACReservation Against Cancellation

Seat shared, passenger allowed to travel with upgrade possibility

WLWaiting List

No seat allotted, travel not permitted if remains WL

GNWLGeneral Waiting List

Highest confirmation priority from general quota

PQWLPooled Quota Waiting List

For intermediate stations with shared quota

RLWLRemote Location Waiting List

For passengers boarding/de-boarding at remote stations

TQWLTatkal Quota Waiting List

Waiting list for Tatkal quota bookings

CANCancelled

Ticket cancelled, travel not allowed

REGRETRegret

No berth available during booking (Tatkal)

RELEASEDReleased

Chart prepared, seat released for booking

RLGNReleased General

Seat released to general pool after chart preparation

Important Information

Chart preparation happens approximately 4 hours before train departure. If your ticket status remains WL after chart preparation, it will be automatically cancelled and you`'`ll receive a refund for online bookings. RAC tickets allow you to board the train with a shared berth.

Common Questions About PNR Status

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about Indian Railways ticket booking and PNR status