How to check the status of your PNR
As far as transport is concerned, trains are the most common mode. Of course, there are some better alternatives, but most people can’t afford them. Trains are considered efficient and economical means of transport.
Check the status of your PNR
If you are traveling by train, we suggest you keep an eye on your PNR status. Status may change as some confirmed tickets are canceled.
You should check your status over and over before the big day, especially if your ticket status is still “waiting” or “RAC”. In most cases, the “RAC” status changes to “Committed” in a short time, but the “Waiting” status may take a little longer to change. Sometimes, it happens that a ticket is not confirmed at all.
Alternatives
Although you can go to the official Railways website to check the status, know that the process is slow. Another problem is that you can only check the status if you booked your ticket through their official site, not third party sites.
Therefore, it is better to look for a suitable alternative. There are many third-party sites that can help you check the status of your ticket. All you need to do is provide your PNR number. In a moment or two, your status will show up.
What is a PNR status?
Most residents are familiar with the PNR. But there may be some passengers who are not familiar with the term. This could be a foreigner who may be on tour. So if you are a foreigner, we can help you understand the term better.
In case you don’t know, the term PNR is short for “Passenger Name Record.” Basically, this number is stored in the Railways database along with other information such as age, name and number of passengers who are going to travel.
In simple terms, as soon as you have booked a ticket, it will be assigned a 10-digit number that will be stored in the database immediately. It will also contain other information about you. Depending on the number of confirmed passengers, this status may change. Therefore, it is important to check the status several times to make sure your seat has been confirmed.
The number will contain many details about you, such as the name of your train, the time of the trip, the date, your gender, etc. However, your privacy will not be compromised. Even if you use any third party app or website, your personal information will not be compromised. Even if someone has access to your PNR number, they can only check its status, nothing more. Also, your important data, such as your name and address, will not be displayed.
Other than your ticket status, nothing else will be shared, including your gender, age, or travel destination.
Ultimately, if you are traveling by train, we suggest that you use a good third-party website to check the status of your ticket. It is better if you only use those sites that have good ratings.