Check PNR Status and Get IRCTC PNR Prediction

Check IRCTC PNR Status Online

Now, you can easily check PNR status live using the RailMitra online PNR enquiry system. Get the real-time PNR status update of your IRCTC train ticket.

Enter the 10-digit PNR number printed on the top left corner of a train ticket and click on the “Check PNR Status” button. It will return the accurate PNR status and return the waitlist prediction updates of your train ticket.

RailMitra helps you stay up-to-date about your PNR status before your train journey so you can make an informed decision before you travel.

Download RailMitra App to check PNR status on your mobile and avail more useful facilities during your train travel.

How to Check PNR Status Online:

Go to RailMitra website
Click on the “Check PNR Status” Tab on the Menu Bar. This will take you to the PNR Status checking page.
Enter a 10-digit PNR number in the given box and submit by clicking the “Check PNR Number” button
It will reflect the details related to your PNR confirmation update

PNR Status Check Online- Passenger Current Status Enquiry

Check the PNR Number of your train ticket 24/7 throughout the year. With RailMitra you will get frequent PNR status update. Also, get the accurate status of you ticket confirmation probability online.

What is the PNR Number in Train Ticket?

PNR is a 10-digit identification number for everyone who opts for the railway as the mode of commuting. It’s an acronym for “Passenger Name Record”.

Passenger and their travel information are stored in the computer database of the Indian Railways reservation system. Whenever you book a train ticket, whether it has ‘confirmed’ status, RAC status or ‘waiting’ status, the PNR number is randomly generated every time. It gets stored in the database for the record of Indian Railways authorities.

Why Is It Important and So Crucial To Check PNR Status?

PNR (Passenger Name Record) is a unique 10-digit number of your train ticket. The Indian Railways ticketing system generates the PNR number at the time of booking your tickets. Passengers need to check their PNR current status to make an informed decision about a journey. With a PNR number, you can check whether your ticket is confirmed or not.

Where Can I Find the PNR Printed on the Ticket?

Online Tickets: For online tickets (booked online or through the IRCTC website), the 10-digit PNR number is printed on the topmost row just beside the transaction ID.

Printed Tickets Booked Through Indian Railway Reservation Counters: On the printed counter tickets, the PNR number is printed at the top leftmost corner, just beneath the PNR number heading.

What Is All Information Embedded in Your PNR?

PNR is your digital identification number containing details of passengers, travel class, reservation status, train number and name etc. It stores

Railway Passengers’ Details: Name, age and gender of the train passenger
Date of Journey
Train Name and Number
Train fare Details
Class of travel (1 AC, 2 AC, CC, SL, etc.)
Coach, seat number, and quota
Booking status (whether it is waitlisted, confirmed RAC, etc. at the time of reservation)
Current status (whether it is waitlisted, confirmed RAC, etc. at the time of checking)
IRCTC Ticket Auto Upgradation Scheme Details
Coach and Seat Number Details
From (Source Station)
To (Destination Station)
Boarding point
Journey Duration

How Is a PNR Number Issued for a Train Ticket?

Indian Railways computerized ticketing system issues a unique 10-digit number to the booked ticket. The first digit of the PNR number refers to the Indian railway zone under which the origin railway station falls into.

The Story of 10 Digit PNR Number

1 = PNR starting with '1' are issued from SCR Zone (issued from Secunderabad PRS)
2 and 3 = PNR issued from Delhi PRS (NR, NCR, NWR, or NER Zone) railway zones
4 and 5 = PNR issued from Chennai PRS (SR, SWR or SCR) railway zones
6 and 7 = PNR issued from Kolkata PRS (NFR, ECR, ER, EcoR, SER, or SECR) railway zones
8 and 9 = PNR issued from Mumbai PRS (CR, WCR or WR) railway zones

The last 7 digits of an Indian Railways PNR number are produced at random to give it a unique identity.

PNR Status Prediction Analysis and Confirmation Probability

Waiting list tickets may get confirmed in future before the train departs. The confirmation probability of such tickets depends on how many confirmed tickets are cancelled or an additional coach has been added.

The PNR prediction status by RailMitra helps you predict the confirmation chances of your train ticket, as well as seat availability. The PNR prediction made by this online platform is 99% accurate because it’s backed by data analysis and AI. The data is computed using machine learning techniques that include different parameters like the number of cancellations, bookings done, and important factors like weekends, season, festivals, special events, among other factors.

Ways to Check PNR Status?

There are many ways to check the PNR status, such as via the web, phone, or other online resources. You can check PNR status in any of these ways:

PNR status checks for railway reservation using SMS/phone: SMS PNR and send to "139" Format: PNR <10 digit PNR Number > or call 139 and follow the steps.
PNR status through the mobile app/websites like RailMitra
PNR Status Enquiry at railway station counters
Final reservation charts (made live 1 hour before the train departure)

How is RailMitra Giving Updates on Waitlisted Tickets Being Confirmed?

Checking the IRCTC PNR status is quite easy with RailMitra. Alternatively, it provides many useful features listed below.

Confirmation Probability: The Confirmation Probability feature helps users know about the Confirmation chances of a ticket. It shows the PNR prediction analysis in terms of High, Medium and Low) categories. Prediction is computed using data analytics and machine learning techniques to get occupancy rate (almost all trains run on 80 to 100 % occupancy) based on various factors like past booking and cancellation trends, station quotas, days of the week, seasonality, holidays etc. to determine new routes/trains to help passengers travel with ease.
Progress in PNR status: RailMitra keeps the users updated about the progress/change in PNR status through periodic notifications. The final status of a particular PNR number is sent when the final chart has been prepared, which is usually 30 minutes before the departure of the train.

Indian Railway Passengers Enquiries and Services through RailMitra

PNR Status – Check live PNR status by entering 10-digits PNR number
Seat Availability – Check to train seat availability online
Train Schedule – Check live train time table online using RailMitra
Train Live Status – Check live train running status online by entering train name
Order Food in Train – Get online food delivery in train through RailMitra
Train Between Stations – Check upcoming train between stations through RailMitra
Live Station Arrival and Departure – Check live arrival and departure status of trains between stations in the next 2, 4, and 8 hours
Fare Enquiry – Get train ticket fare details online of any train in any class
Station Details – Enter station name or station code to get station's information in detail
Rail News – Read the latest railway news and stay updated
Hotel by Hour – Book Hourly Hotels Near Railway Stations

Disclaimer: The PNR Confirmation Prediction feature functions based on several factors like the internal data and analysis. In certain conditions, there are chances that the tickets are not confirmed despite the high confirmation chances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to all your common questions related to Passenger Name Record (PNR)...

1. What is PNR Confirmation Probability? How does it operate?

We know that every PNR number has a status associated with it. It might be RAC, Waitlisted, or Confirmed (CNF). Confirmation probability is simply defined as the chances (probability) of getting a ticket confirmed. These’re expressed in percentages like 50%, 70%, 100% etc. If the result is above 80% after PNR enquiry, there’re high chances of getting your tickets confirmed. It’s a scientific prediction. The confirmation probability operates on various factors like:

Current trends of the train
Rate of ticket bookings
Seasonality concerns
Quota adjustment systems
Choice of Trains: They are classified as the first choice train, second choice train and third choice train depending on the preference of the passengers and ticket availability.

By combining these factors, the confirmation probability ends with a specific value and colour code. The higher probability value will be represented by green followed by yellow and red. E.g., if your status at the time of booking a ticket is W/L 10 GNWL and current status shows W/L 1 GNWL, this means there’re 90% chances of confirmation.

2. What are the types of codes displayed during PNR status Check?

There are several status codes displayed on the screen while checking PNR status online. Some of the codes are:

GNWL (General Waiting List): Confirmation probability is higher in this status.
CKWL (Tatkal Waiting List): Tatkal waiting list is preferred after the general waiting list is exhausted.
RLWL (Remote Location Waiting List)
RQWL (Request Waiting List)
PQWL (Pooled Quota Waiting List)
RLGN (Remote Location General Waiting List)
RSWL (Roadside station waiting list)
CNF: Confirmed
RAC: Reservation Against Cancellation

3. What do the first three digits of PNR signify?

The first three digits represent the PRS (Passenger Reservation System) from where the ticket is booked. E.g. If your PNR number starts with 2 or 3, it means the ticket is issued by New Delhi PRS or if it starts from 6, 7 then it is Eastern Central Railway (ECR) or Kolkata PRS.

4. Is PNR valid after the journey ends?

No! PNR number is only valid from the date it is generated till the journey ends. However, the PNR number is stored for nine months in the database of Indian Railways (CRIS).

5. How many tickets can be booked in a single PNR?

Tickets of six passengers can be booked in a single PNR, which means a maximum of 6 passengers can be accommodated in a single PNR number while booking tickets.

6. Can You Order Food in Train by using PNR number?

Yes! You can easily order food of your choice by entering the PNR number in RailMitra’s app for food ordering and select the options among the given variety and order them in a few simple steps. You will get your food delivered on your seat.

7. Is PNR allotted for non-reserved tickets?

No! PNR number is always allotted on reserved tickets. It is allotted for classes like 1AC, 2AC, FC (First Class), 3AC; CC (Chair Car), SL (Sleeper Class) and 2S (second seating).

8. What is Flushed PNR?

If you check the PNR status after your journey ends, the status visible will be “Flushed PNR” or “PNR is Flushed” which means the PNR number is no more active neither can it be reused.

9. Where is PNR number located on an e-ticket?

There’s a separate cell for PNR number which is located above the transaction ID cell. The first cell on the e-ticket carries the PNR Number for the journey.

10. Is PNR number valid after ticket cancellation?

No! As the ticket is cancelled, the validity of PNR ends. This means the PNR number is no more active for any train journey.

11. What details are displayed while PNR search?

Whenever any passenger enquires their PNR status online, it displays the departure-arrival timings, coach/seat number, fare details, ticket status and the expected platform number from which the train will depart.

12. What does the code “WEBCAN” and “WEBCANRF” refer to?

The Code “WEBCAN” means “Railway Counter Ticket Passenger cancelled through internet and Refund not collected” and “WEBCANRF” refer to “Railway Counter Ticket Passenger cancelled through internet and Refund collected”.