Steps for PNR Status Enquiry

PNR Status enquiry can be proceeded in numerous different ways. For every railway passenger, PNR Status is a significant common household term. PNR is basically a passenger identification system which enables the railway officials to verify the passenger identity and for other national security purpose. But it's main application for passengers, is to check the current status of their booking.

Different Types of Status

There are different types of statuses associated with your reservation or a single train booking. It basically includes Waiting List (WL), RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation and Regret.

1. Waiting List: It basically indicates that your reservation hasn't been confirmed yet, but would be confirmed as soon as someone before you in the waiting list line cancels his/her confirmed ticket.
2. RAC: It basically indicates that your reservation has been partially confirmed. You will be granted admission into the train compartment. But you are required to share your seat with another passenger.
3. Regret: There is very thing possibility for your ticket to be confirmed. So if IRCTC ticket availability displays regret PNR status, it is advisable not to book.

How to Check PNR Status

Moving on to the actual topic of discussion. Follow the instructions depicted below.

• You can call 139 (Note: Non-Toll Free) and proceed with the automated response machine to check your status.
• You can use the devices located at major railway platforms or ticket counters to either check your PNR Status or track the train location.

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