When it comes to transportation, trains are the most common mode. Of course, there are some better alternatives, but most people just can’t afford them. Trains are considered cheap and effective means of transportation.
Check the status of your PNR
If you are going to travel by train, we suggest you keep an eye on the status of your PNR. Status may change as some confirmed tickets are cancelled.
You should check your status again and again before the big day, especially if your ticket status is still “waiting” or “RAC.” In most cases, the “RAC” status changes to “Confirmed” 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 website of Railways to check the status, please 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 the 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 be displayed.
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 better understand the term.
In case you don’t know, the term PNR is short for “Passenger Name Record.” Primarily, this number is stored in the Railways database along with other information such as age, name and the number of passengers who are going to travel.
In simple terms, as soon as you have booked a ticket, you will be assigned a 10-digit number that will be stored in the database immediately. It will contain some other information about you as well. Depending on the number of confirmed passengers, this status may change. Therefore, it is important to check the status several times to ensure that your seat has been confirmed.
The number will contain a large amount of details about you, such as the name of your train, the time of the trip, the date, the gender, etc. However, your privacy will not be compromised. Even if you use any third-party apps or websites, your personal information will not be compromised. Even if someone gets access to your PNR number, they can only check your status, nothing more. Your important details such as your name and address will also not be displayed.
Other than your ticket status, nothing else will be shared, including your gender, age, or travel destination.
In short, if you are going to travel 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.
