Rohit Thakur
The Passenger Name Record, commonly referred to as PNR, is a ten-digit number that gives a lot of travel information to passengers. The PNR status includes information including if the ticket is confirmed or it is in waiting or reservation against cancellation category. That’s not all. The PNR status also gives information about arrival and departure time of the train, coach and seat number, and ticket fare. There was a time when checking PNR status, live train status and other details about the train was difficult. Nowadays, there are many apps as well as services to help passengers get answers to “where is my train”, “is my ticket confirmed”, and other travel related questions. Having said that, let’s discuss some of the popular methods to check PNR status. Keep reading.
Official Websites:
Indian Railways has made official websites to help passengers with PNR status inquiry. To fetch details from the website, you need to enter the 10-digit PNR number and click on the submit button. All the related information about confirmed/RAC/WL status, live train running status, etc. will be displayed in no time. You can check out official websites on mobile phones, desktops, tablets, as well as laptops.
SMS:
SMS is another popular method of checking PNR status. All that you need to do is send PNR to 58888 and other SMS service numbers provided by Indian Railways. One thing that’s noteworthy is that the settings and process to receive PNR status might vary for different mobile service providers. If you don’t have a smartphone or access to laptop/desktop, this could be one of the convenient ways to receive details on your mobile.
Call:
If you have a landline, dial 139 to get PNR status. You will have to enter PNR details and follow the IVR instructions. This is a free service for BSNL/MTNL users, but not the most-recommended one because of poor customer support.
App:
Nowadays, there are many applications available to check PNR status on your phone/laptop/desktop. The best part about using an app is that it works faster than the conventional official website, has a lesser load time, and comes with almost all the features to make travel easier. You can check PNR status, book train tickets, get live train status, and also get tips on how to increase your chances of booking a confirmed tatkal ticket. IRCTC has its application, but that’s not the end of the world. Look around, and you will find better apps that will help you with multiple inquiries and services.
Final Words:
While these are the easiest way of checking PNR status, not many travellers are comfortable using gadgets or don’t have a landline. They are left with the only option of reaching early at the railway station to check seat and train status. To avoid the inconvenience, it is better to install an app in your phone and explore it. Most of the apps are user-friendly, making it easier for a novice to find relevant information without much hassle.
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