What is PNR Status

PNR stands for Passenger Name Record, and it is a 10 digit number that is recorded in the database of the Computer Reservation System (CSR). This number is generated after having taken the passenger’s details like name, age, boarding station, destination station, berth preference, journey class, etc. The PNR number is mandatorily required to travel in any IRCTC train.

When train tickets are booked, the PNR number is issued. This PNR number has a PNR status which tells you whether your train ticket is confirmed or not.

Types of PNR Status

PNR status are of various types. Here are what each of them mean:

CNF: Confirmed

CAN: Cancelled

RAC: Reservation Against Cancellation

WL: Waitlist

RLWL: Remote Location Waiting List

PQWL: Pooled Quota Waiting List

RSWL: Road-Side Wait List

REL: Released

NOSB: No Seat or Berth

NR: No Room

GNWL: General Waiting List

TQWL: Tatkal Waiting List

How To Find The PNR Status

You can check your PNR status on the official website of IRCTC. Apart from this, there are multiple platforms that offer you this service online. You can find the current status of your PNR number and also have a fair idea of the chances of having your tickets confirmed.