What is PNR Status ? 

PNR means “Passenger Name Record”, it’s a 10 digits unique code generated when a passenger books a railway ticket via online or offline. PNR number is recorded in the Indian Railways computer reservation system (IR-CRS). It contains passenger’s personal details like Name, age, gender etc. is saved in the database against his PNR number. It contains columns to store booking status and current status of the ticket.

Where Can You Find PNR Number On Ticket ? 

You can find PNR number at top left corner of the printed tickets (tickets which are taken from railway station booking window). In case of e-tickets (tickets which are booked through IRCTC website or online) it is mentioned at top in separate cell.

How To Check PNR Status ? 

There are many ways through which PNR status enquiry can be done, but here are some of the most popular ways:

1. PNR Status Enquiry by using online websites
2. Check PNR Status using SMS

Check IRCTC PNR Status by using Online Websites 

The best and easiest way to enquiry your current PNR status is checking through online websites.

irctclogins.co.in 
www.indianrail.gov.in 
www.irctc.co.in 

Check Indian Railway PNR Status using SMS 

Indian railways also launched SMS service for PNR enquiry. If you don’t have internet connection, then also you can check PNR Status with your mobile.

Eg: PNR 5411678923