IRCTC Updates: PNR Status, Announcements, Latest Alerts and more

IRCTC or Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is an organisation that provides catering services to Indian Railways. IRCTC is only organisation with authority given by Indian Railways to provide catering services to m. IRCTC functions in four major segments i.e internet ticketing, catering, packd drinking water, and travel and tourism. Recently, website also posted a net profit of  Rs 272.60 crores. IRCTC is a central public sector enterprise that is wholly owned by Government of India under ministrative control of Railway Ministry.

IRCTC Updates: PNR Status, Anuncements, Latest Alerts, and more

All you need to kw

Indian Railways has an easy way of solving PNR queries. IRCTC has recently come up with a new number 139 - Rail Sampark that helps solve queries regarding PNR status, accommodation availability, current train running position, PRS ticket cancellation and fare inquiry. PNR or Passenger Name Record is a number that contains personal information of a passenger. It also consists of itinerary of passenger or a group of passengers travelling toger. This PNR train number helps you check booking status of your train ticket. It allows you to check wher ticket has been confirmed, is on waiting list (WL) or under reservation against cancellation (RAC). PNR status helps determine wher booked ticket is CNF, RAC, WL, GNWL, PQWL, RLWL or TQWL. PNR number of your train ticket can be checked on official website i.e.: http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/PNR/PnrEnquiry.html. PNR number consists of 10 digits out of which first 3 digits determine PRS i.e Passenger Reservation System, from which ticket has been booked. first digit of PNR number specifies starting zone of train. 

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How to check PNR Status?

re are several ways to check your PNR Status. However, you cant check it by typing your own name on site. PNR Status can be checked on IRCTC website or on Paytm or via SMS ‘PNR’ or call to number 139. PNR status can be checked on railway station or using your mobile phone or or websites as well. 

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