If you have planned your journey and booked a train ticket much in advance, you might get a confirmed train ticket. But if your ticket is on the waiting list, then checking the train PNR status before boarding the train is important to confirm your seat and berth. A journey without a seat and berth allotment can be stressful. The confirmation of tickets on the waiting list depends on how many confirmed tickets are canceled before the journey date. Sometimes, the tickets get confirmation when extra coaches are added to make up for the rush. You must note down the 10-digit PNR number provided on booking the train ticket.
What is PNR?
The full form of PNR is the passenger name record and it is represented by a 10-digit unique number for every ticket booking. This is a reference number to extract various details about your train ticket reservation. You can get the following details with the PNR number
- Booking confirmation if your train ticket is on the waiting list
- Seat, berth, coach, and platform details
- The fare paid for the ticket
- The arrival and departure dates and the live train status
Procedure For PNR Status Check And Waitlist Prediction
If you are ticket is on a waiting list the chances of confirmation of the ticket in the future depends on the cancellation of confirmed tickets before the journey date or the addition of an extra coach. You can now check train PNR status in the comfort of your home through the following channels.
Mobile Apps
Train PNR status can be checked using the 10-digit PNR number using the IRCTC Railconnect mobile app or the mobile apps of premium partners of IRCTC like Railofy.
- Download the mobile app through the Google Play Store or App Store
- Click on the ‘Get PNR Updates’ option
- Enter the 10-digit PNR number
- The PNR status will be instantly displayed. If the ticket is confirmed, you will also get the details of the seat and berth assigned to the particular PNR.
- You can get an idea about the probability of confirmation of your ticket on the waiting list by opting for train PNR Status
- The prediction will be based on factors like station quota, seasonality, days of the week, holidays, past booking, and cancellation trends.
- If the chances of the chances of the ticket confirmation are bleak you can either cancel the tickets and get a full refund or use the alternate feature for other options to reach your destination.
Through SMS
IRCTC provides a simpler way to check train PNR status and it is by sending an SMS. You can send a message to the 3-digit number 139 provided by IRCTC or send an SMS to 5676747. The PNR status will be instantly delivered via SMS to your mobile number.
Through WhatsApp
The train PNR status update is available easily through WhatsApp now. All you need to do is send your PNR number via WhatsApp and the status update will be conveyed to you on your WhatsApp.
PNR Status Confirmation For Different Waitlist Tickets
The chances of confirmation of a waiting list depend on the type of waitlist ticket. The details are given below:
- GNWL(General Waiting List):These are waiting list tickets bought under the general quota. The chances of confirmation of these tickets are the highest.
- CKWL(Tatkal Waiting list):Tickets bought under the Tatkal quote come under this category and the chances of confirmation of these tickets are much lower when compared to GNWL
- RLWL(Remote Location Waiting List):These are tickets for a journey starting from an important intermediate station. The chances of confirmation of these tickets are very low.
- PQWL: Tickets booked under quota shared between several stations. Confirmation chances are very low.
- RLGWL: Remote location tickets bought under general quota. Confirmation chances are bleak.
- RQWL(Request Waiting List):Tickets bought from one intermediate station to another intermediate station do not fall under any of the above quotas. Confirmation chances are very low.
- RSWL(Roadside Station Waiting List):Tickets booked by the departure station for the journey up to the roadside station and distance do not matter. The chances of confirmation are very low.
If your ticket is under the waiting list quota is confirmed and you are all set for the journey, the next concern will be the food availability on the train, especially, for long journey hours. IRCTC now offers IRCTC e-catering services that enable you to order food in train online from various reputed restaurants. Getting the choicest foods on the train is no longer an issue.
How To Order Food In Train Online?
A train journey without food options can be a spoiler. It is like craving for tasty snacks to munch on when you are on a holiday. IRCTC considering this necessity provides IRCTC e-catering service through which you can get the food of your choice delivered to your seat.
You can order food in train from a variety of delicacies from reputed food outlets using the IRCTC e-Catering app or Railofy app. All you need to do is:
- Download the app onto your mobile device through the Google Play Store or App Store.
- Enter the PNR number to check the availability of food on the train. The list of restaurants catering to your train’s scheduled stops.
- You can then choose the restaurant, browse through the menu, and order the food of your choice.
- Then enter the delivery station and make an online payment. Cash on delivery option is also available.
With just a few clicks the challenge of getting a decent meal on the train can be resolved.
Benefits Of Ordering Food In Train
Apart from avoiding the hassle of a piece of extra baggage, there are other benefits if you order food in train.
- Food will be prepared and delivered hygienically.
- You will have the advantage of getting the kind of food you desire delivered to your seat.
- All the brands have FSAAI certification
- Have both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Singh is an experienced spiritual writer and the resident author at Guruvanee.com. With a deep passion for exploring the mystical aspects of life, Singh delves into various spiritual traditions, philosophies, and practices to inspire readers on their spiritual journeys.