Check PNR Status

Q: How many digits are in a railway PNR number?

A railway PNR is a 10-digit number .

Q: What does CNF mean in PNR status?

CNF means Confirmed . It indicates that the reservation is confirmed. Coach and berth details may be provided after chart preparation.

Q: What does RAC mean in PNR status?

RAC means Reservation Against Cancellation . It is a valid reservation status that allows travel under the applicable railway rules.

Q: What does WL mean in PNR status?

WL means Waiting List . It indicates that the passenger is currently on a waiting list rather than having confirmed accommodation.

Enter your 10-digit Indian Railways PNR number to check your latest ticket status.

PNR must contain exactly 10 digits.

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Check PNR Status Online

Use the TrainDate PNR Status Check tool to find the latest status of your Indian Railway reservation. Enter your 10-digit PNR number to check your ticket details, booking status, current passenger status, train information, journey details and charting status.

Whether your ticket is Confirmed (CNF), RAC, Waiting List (WL), Cancelled (CAN) or another reservation status, the PNR status helps you understand the current position of your railway ticket.

How to Check PNR Status

Checking your railway PNR status is simple:

Enter your 10-digit PNR number in the box above.
Click the Check PNR Status button.
Wait for your latest reservation information to load.
Review your train details, journey information and passenger status.

Your PNR number is usually printed on your railway ticket or booking confirmation.

What Is a PNR Number?

PNR stands for Passenger Name Record. It is a unique number associated with a railway reservation and is used to retrieve information related to a booked journey.

A PNR can provide information such as the train number and name, journey date, source and destination stations, class, passenger details, booking status, current status, fare and charting status.

Indian Railways’ official Passenger Reservation Enquiry system also uses the PNR number to provide the current status of a booked reservation.

What Does PNR Status Mean?

Your PNR status tells you the current reservation position of your ticket. Some of the commonly displayed railway reservation statuses include:

CNF – Confirmed

CNF means your reservation is confirmed. The coach and berth information may be available after the reservation chart is prepared.

RAC – Reservation Against Cancellation

RAC means Reservation Against Cancellation. An RAC passenger is permitted to travel, subject to the applicable railway reservation rules. The final accommodation may depend on subsequent cancellations and chart preparation.

WL – Waiting List

WL means Waiting List. Your reservation has not yet received confirmed accommodation. The current status can change before the final reservation chart is prepared.

GNWL – General Waiting List

GNWL refers to General Waiting List. It is one of the waiting-list categories used by Indian Railways.

RLWL – Remote Location Waiting List

RLWL refers to Remote Location Wait List and is associated with reservations from certain remote-location quotas.

PQWL – Pooled Quota Waiting List

PQWL means Pooled Quota Waiting List. It applies to reservations made under a pooled quota.

TQWL – Tatkal Quota Waiting List

TQWL refers to a waiting-list status associated with the Tatkal quota.

CAN – Cancelled

CAN indicates that the passenger or reservation has been cancelled or modified according to the status information returned by the railway reservation system.

These status codes and their meanings are listed by the Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry system.

What Information Can You See in PNR Status?

Depending on the reservation record, a PNR enquiry can display important journey and ticket information, including:

PNR number
Train number
Train name
Journey date
From station
To station
Boarding point
Reservation up to station
Travel class
Booking status
Current passenger status
Coach and berth information when available
Total fare
Charting status
Passenger information
Railway remarks, if applicable

IRCTC documentation also describes PNR enquiry as a way to view the current status of a booked ticket and related journey and passenger information.

Booking Status vs Current Status

You may notice both Booking Status and Current Status in your PNR result.

Booking Status refers to the reservation status assigned when the ticket was booked.

Current Status shows the latest available reservation position. For example, a passenger may initially have been booked as WL 25 and later move to WL 8, RAC or CNF as reservations change.

This is why checking your PNR again closer to the journey date can be useful.

Can PNR Status Change?

Yes. Your current reservation status can change before the final reservation chart is prepared.

For example, a waiting-list ticket may move toward RAC or confirmed status as other passengers cancel their reservations or as accommodation becomes available.

Indian Railways specifically notes that the current status may change if the final charts have not yet been prepared.

What Is Charting Status?

Charting status indicates whether the reservation chart for your journey has been prepared.

If the final chart has not been prepared, your current reservation status may still change. After chart preparation, the reservation information generally provides a clearer indication of the accommodation assigned for the journey.

When Should You Check Your PNR Status?

You can check your PNR status whenever you want to know the latest available information about your reservation.

It can be particularly useful:

After booking a railway ticket
When your ticket is on the waiting list
When your ticket is in RAC
Before travelling
After a status change
Before checking your coach and berth details
After the reservation chart is prepared

FAQS

How can I check my PNR status online?

Enter your 10-digit PNR number in the TrainDate PNR Status Check tool and select the check option. The tool retrieves the available reservation information associated with your PNR.

Where can I find my PNR number?

Your PNR number is printed on your railway ticket or booking confirmation. Indian Railways states that the PNR can be found on the ticket and should be entered to retrieve the current booking status.

How many digits are in a railway PNR number?

A railway PNR is a 10-digit number.

What does CNF mean in PNR status?

CNF means Confirmed. It indicates that the reservation is confirmed. Coach and berth details may be provided after chart preparation.

What does RAC mean in PNR status?

RAC means Reservation Against Cancellation. It is a valid reservation status that allows travel under the applicable railway rules.

What does WL mean in PNR status?

WL means Waiting List. It indicates that the passenger is currently on a waiting list rather than having confirmed accommodation.

What does CAN mean in PNR status?

CAN indicates a cancelled or modified passenger/reservation status as defined by the railway enquiry system.

Can my waiting-list status improve?

Yes. A waiting-list position can change as reservations are modified or cancelled and accommodation becomes available. The final status can also depend on chart preparation.

Does PNR status change automatically?

The reservation status can change when the railway reservation record is updated. If the final chart has not been prepared, Indian Railways notes that the current status may change later.

Can I check PNR status after booking?

Yes. You can check your PNR after booking to see the latest available reservation status.

What if my PNR status is not showing?

Check that you entered the correct 10-digit PNR number. If the information is temporarily unavailable, try again after some time.

Is PNR status the same as train live status?

No. PNR status shows information about your railway reservation, while train live status is used to track the movement and current location of a train.