Check Your Railway Ticket Status
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What is a PNR and how to check ticket status
Every confirmed or waitlisted Indian Railways e-ticket includes a unique 10-digit Passenger Name Record (PNR). It contains your train number, journey date, boarding station, berth preference, and current booking status for each passenger on the ticket.
Where to find your PNR number
- On your IRCTC e-ticket PDF or SMS confirmation (labelled "PNR").
- In the IRCTC app under My Account → Booked Tickets.
- On a printed counter ticket in the top-right corner.
Understanding common status codes
CNF (Confirmed) means your berth is allotted. RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) lets you board with a shared berth and possible upgrade. WL (Waitlisted) means no berth yet—if it stays WL after chart preparation (~4 hours before departure), the ticket is cancelled and online bookings are refunded. See our full status code reference below for GNWL, PQWL, and other codes.
How to use this PNR checker
- Enter your 10-digit PNR in the form below (numbers only, no spaces).
- Submit to fetch live train details, passenger list, and current status.
- Check again closer to your journey date—status updates as cancellations occur.
Status information is fetched from publicly available railway enquiry sources. For official confirmation, verify on IRCTC or Indian Railways enquiry (139 / enquiry.138). RailCheck is not affiliated with IRCTC or Indian Railways.
Indian Railways Ticket Status Codes
Full form and meaning of all PNR status codes explained
| Code | Full Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CNF | Confirmed | Seat or berth is confirmed and guaranteed |
| CON | Confirmed | Confirmed ticket (alternate code) |
| RAC | Reservation Against Cancellation | Seat shared, passenger allowed to travel with upgrade possibility |
| WL | Waiting List | No seat allotted, travel not permitted if remains WL |
| GNWL | General Waiting List | Highest confirmation priority from general quota |
| PQWL | Pooled Quota Waiting List | For intermediate stations with shared quota |
| RLWL | Remote Location Waiting List | For passengers boarding/de-boarding at remote stations |
| TQWL | Tatkal Quota Waiting List | Waiting list for Tatkal quota bookings |
| CAN | Cancelled | Ticket cancelled, travel not allowed |
| REGRET | Regret | No berth available during booking (Tatkal) |
| RELEASED | Released | Chart prepared, seat released for booking |
| RLGN | Released General | Seat released to general pool after chart preparation |
Seat or berth is confirmed and guaranteed
Confirmed ticket (alternate code)
Seat shared, passenger allowed to travel with upgrade possibility
No seat allotted, travel not permitted if remains WL
Highest confirmation priority from general quota
For intermediate stations with shared quota
For passengers boarding/de-boarding at remote stations
Waiting list for Tatkal quota bookings
Ticket cancelled, travel not allowed
No berth available during booking (Tatkal)
Chart prepared, seat released for booking
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