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Train Seat Availability — Live CNF/RAC/WL Status

Check real-time Indian Railways seat availability for any train, any class, any quota — instantly and without login. Powered by live IRCTC data.

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How to Check Seat Availability on Ghumo

  1. Open Ghumo and enter your From and To stations
  2. Select your travel date
  3. Tap Search to see all trains with live availability
  4. Tap any train to view class-wise CNF/RAC/WL status, fares, and route details

Available Classes

CodeClassDescription
SLSleeperNon-AC sleeper berths. Most affordable option for long-distance travel.
3AThird ACAC 3-tier sleeper with curtains. Most popular AC class.
2ASecond ACAC 2-tier sleeper with more privacy and space.
1AFirst ACPremium AC class with private cabins (2 or 4 berths).
CCChair CarAC seating class for day travel (Shatabdi, Vande Bharat).
ECExecutive ChairPremium AC seating with wider seats and more legroom.
3EThird AC EconomyAC 3-tier with side berths, slightly more berths per coach.

Booking Quotas Explained

QuotaWhenDetails
General (GN)120 days in advanceStandard booking quota. Opens at 8:00 AM, 120 days before departure.
Tatkal (TQ)1 day beforeLast-minute booking at higher fare. Opens at 10:00 AM (AC) / 11:00 AM (Non-AC).
Premium Tatkal (PT)1 day beforeDynamic pricing. Higher fare, instant confirmation. Ghumo offers a direct IRCTC shortcut only in the 10-minute pre-open window.
Ladies (LD)120 days in advanceReserved quota for female passengers travelling alone or with children under 12.
Senior Citizen (SS)120 days in advanceMen 60+, women 58+ — lower-berth preference. Fare concession discontinued since March 2020.
Handicapped (HP)120 days in advanceRequires Railway Concession ID Card. 75% concession in SL/3A, 50% in 2A/1A.
Defence (DF)120 days in advanceFor armed-forces personnel and dependents on duty/leave with valid warrant.
Foreign Tourist (FT)365 days in advanceForeign passport holders. Booked via IRCTC Tourism module / authorised agents.
Yuva (YU)120 days in advanceSubsidised quota for unemployed youth aged 15–45 with valid documents.
Parliament House (PH) / Duty Pass (DP) / HOVariesSpecialised quotas for MPs, on-duty railway staff and headquarters allotments. Use the quota selector on Ghumo to check availability.

Understanding Availability Status

StatusMeaningCan You Book?
Available 150150 seats availableYes — confirmed ticket
RAC 5RAC position 5Yes — shared berth, likely to confirm
WL 12Waitlist position 12Can book, but confirmation depends on cancellations
REGRET/WLNo more bookingsNo — booking closed for this class

15-Day Availability

Don't want to check one date at a time? Use our 15-Day Availability feature to view seat status across the next 15 dates at a glance. Perfect for finding the best day to travel on a specific train.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to check train seat availability online?

Visit Ghumo, enter your origin and destination stations, select a travel date, and get real-time seat availability for all classes and quotas instantly.

What does CNF, RAC, and WL mean in seat availability?

CNF means Confirmed — seats are available. RAC means Reservation Against Cancellation — limited seats with shared berths. WL means Waitlist — no seats currently available, booking depends on cancellations.

Can I check Tatkal seat availability?

Yes. Ghumo shows availability for General, Tatkal, and Premium Tatkal quotas separately so you can plan your booking strategy.

When does IRCTC booking open?

General quota opens 120 days before departure at 8:00 AM. Tatkal opens 1 day before at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC (Sleeper).

What is the difference between Tatkal and Premium Tatkal?

Tatkal has fixed surcharges on top of the base fare. Premium Tatkal uses dynamic pricing — the fare increases as seats fill up — but offers better confirmation chances since it's a separate quota.

Can I check availability without login?

Yes. Ghumo lets you check live seat availability for any train without registration, login, or app download.

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Live Seat Availability for Popular Trains

Tap any train below to check live class-wise seat availability — SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC — with current AVL/RAC/WL counts and waitlist confirmation prediction.