What is PNR?
PNR stands for Passenger Name Record — a unique 10-digit number assigned to your railway booking. You can use it to track your booking status, which changes as the journey date approaches.
Status Codes Explained
✅ CNF — Confirmed
Your ticket is confirmed. You have a reserved seat/berth. Your coach number and berth number will be assigned.
🟡 RAC — Reservation Against Cancellation
You are in RAC status. This means:
- •You ARE guaranteed a seat on the train
- •But you share a side-lower berth with another RAC passenger
- •If someone cancels, you get a full berth
- •RAC passengers must board the train
🔴 WL — Waitlist
You are on the waitlist. This means:
- •You do NOT have a confirmed seat yet
- •If confirmed passengers cancel, waitlist moves up
- •Check your status before the journey date
Types of Waitlist
| Code | Full Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| GNWL | General Waitlist | Normal waitlist — best chance of confirmation |
| PQWL | Pooled Quota Waitlist | Between intermediate stations — harder to confirm |
| RLWL | Remote Location WL | Specific to origin station |
| TQWL | Tatkal WL | Tatkal quota waitlist — rarely confirms |
| RSWL | Road-side WL | Rarely confirms |
When Does WL Confirm?
Waitlist confirmation depends on:
- Cancellations before chart preparation (usually 4 hours before departure)
- WL position — lower number = higher priority
- Quota availability — some quotas release closer to departure
Chart Preparation
Charts are usually prepared 3-4 hours before departure. If you're still on WL after chart preparation, your ticket is auto-cancelled and a refund is processed.
Refund on WL Cancellation
| Status at Cancellation | Refund |
|---|---|
| Before Chart Preparation | Full refund minus small charges |
| After Chart — WL ticket | Auto-cancelled, full refund |
| CNF cancelled before departure | Partial refund |
| RAC/CNF after departure | No refund |
Using Live Train Station PNR Check
Simply enter your 10-digit PNR on our PNR Status page to see:
- •Current status of each passenger
- •Train and journey details
- •Chart preparation status
- •Boarding point information