Check PNR Status

A PNR (Passenger Name Record) number is a unique 10-digit code generated for every train ticket booking. It stores and tracks details of your journey, such as passenger names, train number, seat status, and journey date.

You can find your 10-digit PNR number in the following places:

• On your e-ticket or I-ticket.
• In the booking confirmation SMS or email you received.
• On the reservation chart pasted on the train platform.

Checking your PNR status is simple and fast. Just enter your 10-digit PNR number in the box on our homepage and click the "Check PNR" button. We will instantly show you the current status of your booking.

"CNF" stands for Confirmed. This means your seat/berth has been confirmed and your coach and seat number will be shown in the status results.

"WL" stands for Waitlist. This indicates your seat is not yet confirmed. The number next to WL (e.g., WL 10) shows your position in the waiting list. If passengers ahead cancel, your position may improve.

"RAC" stands for Reservation Against Cancellation. With RAC, you are allowed to board the train and will be allotted a side lower berth (sometimes shared). An RAC ticket is valid for travel even if a full berth is not confirmed.

"Chart Prepared" means the final list of passengers has been generated a few hours before departure. After chart preparation, PNR status becomes final and will not change.

If your ticket remains waitlisted after the final chart is prepared, it will be automatically canceled. The full fare will be refunded to your source account or bank according to the payment gateway/bank timelines.

Yes. A waitlisted ticket can be confirmed if passengers ahead cancel. Chances depend on your waitlist position and the number of cancellations until chart preparation.

Yes. We use your PNR number only to fetch booking status. Successful results may remain in protected server memory for up to one hour so repeated checks do not contact the provider again. They are not saved in the browser or written to the permanent customer database.

These codes represent waitlist quota types:

• GNWL (General Waitlist): Most common type with higher confirmation chances.
• PQWL (Pooled Quota Waitlist): Pool across stations; often lower confirmation chances.
• RLWL (Remote Location Waitlist): For remote stations with limited allocations.

Currently, our website provides a quick platform to check PNR status. For ticket cancellations, please use the official IRCTC website or your original booking platform.

Enter the PNR for your booking below to get the current status. You will find it on the top left corner of the ticket.

To check the PNR status, open the Confirmfood website and go to the "PNR Status" section. Enter your 10-digit PNR number and tap on Check PNR. You will instantly see your ticket's current status.

How long is my PNR valid?

Your PNR remains active until one day after your journey date. After the journey, it becomes part of historical records but can be accessed for reference.

Where to locate the PNR?

Booking confirmation SMS/email, printed e-ticket or I-ticket, reservation counter receipt, and the chart displayed at stations.

• Real-time results from official railway servers.
• No registration required.
• Mobile-friendly and free service.

We strive for accurate, up-to-date information synchronized with railway systems.

Charts are typically prepared ~4 hours before departure (varies by train). After chart preparation, statuses become final.

Confirmation probability trends (general guidance):

• WL 1–10: High chance
• WL 11–30: Moderate chance
• WL 30+: Lower chance

If your ticket is waitlisted after chart preparation it is cancelled and a refund is processed. Timelines:

• IRCTC/e-wallet: Typically within 24 hours
• Cards: 3–7 working days
• Net banking: 3–5 working days

Details available via PNR include train name/number, boarding/destination stations, journey date, passenger list, booking quota, and berth allocation.

Common berth codes:

• LB: Lower Berth
• MB: Middle Berth
• UB: Upper Berth
• SL: Side Lower Berth
• SU: Side Upper Berth

On ConfirmFood, you can easily check your train ticket’s latest (real-time) status. By checking PNR status, you can quickly know whether your ticket is Waiting, RAC, or Confirmed.

When you check PNR, you get these details:

• Train number and train name
• Boarding station (where you will board)
• Boarding date (travel date)
• Expected platform number
• Platform from which the train will depart
• Your journey route (from where to where)
• Whether your ticket is confirmed or not

• NER: North Eastern Railways
• NFR: Northeast Frontier Railways
• ER: Eastern Railways
• WCR: West Central Railways
• SR: Southern Railways
• CR: Central Railways
• WR: Western Railways
• SWR: South Western Railways
• NWR: North Western Railways
• NR: Northern Railways
• NCR: North Central Railways
• SECR: South East Central Railways
• ECoR: East Coast Railways
• ECR: East Central Railways
• SER: South Eastern Railways
• SCR: South Central Railways

PNR not found: You may have typed it incorrectly, the booking hasn’t been processed yet, the journey date has passed, or there is a technical issue.

Flagged (FLS) tickets: Contact railway authorities for verification.

PNR results are cached temporarily in protected server memory for up to one hour to reduce repeated provider requests. They are not written to our permanent database. Your PNR is sent only to the configured status provider required to complete the lookup.

• Group bookings: Each passenger shares the same PNR; individual statuses are shown.
• Ticket splitting: New PNRs are generated for split tickets.
• Train cancellation/changes: Your PNR helps process refunds or alternate arrangements.

Our dedicated support team is ready to help with any PNR-related queries. Call: 9161-7141-88.

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