PNR Status Check — Live IRCTC PNR Enquiry
Check your Indian Railways PNR status instantly. Get real-time booking status, coach position, berth details, and waitlist movement — no login or registration required.
What is PNR Status?
PNR (Passenger Name Record) status tells you the current booking status of your Indian Railways ticket. Every ticket booked through IRCTC gets a unique 10-digit PNR number that you can use to track your reservation.
How to Check PNR Status on Ghumo
- Open Ghumo and tap the PNR button
- Enter your 10-digit PNR number from your ticket or IRCTC booking confirmation
- Get instant results with passenger details, booking status, and chart preparation status
Understanding PNR Status Codes
| Status | Meaning | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| CNF | Confirmed | Your seat/berth is confirmed. You will travel. |
| RAC | Reservation Against Cancellation | You get a shared berth. High chance of confirmation. |
| WL | Waitlist | Not confirmed yet. Depends on cancellations before chart preparation. |
| RLWL | Remote Location Waitlist | Waitlist for intermediate stations. Lower confirmation chances. |
| GNWL | General Waitlist | Standard waitlist from train origin. Best confirmation chances among WL types. |
| PQWL | Pooled Quota Waitlist | Waitlist for short-distance journeys on long-route trains. |
| TQWL | Tatkal Quota Waitlist | Waitlist for Tatkal bookings. Confirmation depends on Tatkal cancellations. |
When to Check PNR Status
- After booking: Verify your initial booking status (CNF/RAC/WL)
- Before travel: Check if waitlisted tickets got confirmed
- After chart preparation: Get final berth/coach allocation (charts prepare ~4 hours before departure)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to check PNR status online?
Visit Ghumo, click the PNR button, enter your 10-digit PNR number, and get instant results with coach, berth, and booking status details.
What is a PNR number?
PNR (Passenger Name Record) is a unique 10-digit number assigned to every railway booking made through IRCTC. It contains details about your journey, passengers, and booking status.
What do CNF, RAC, and WL mean in PNR status?
CNF means Confirmed — your seat is confirmed. RAC means Reservation Against Cancellation — you get a shared berth. WL means Waitlist — your ticket is not yet confirmed and depends on cancellations.
Can I check PNR status without login?
Yes. Ghumo lets you check PNR status instantly without any login, registration, or app download. Just enter your PNR number.
When does the train chart get prepared?
Train charts are usually prepared 4 hours before the scheduled departure time. After chart preparation, your final berth and coach number are assigned.