Is PNR Alert free to use?

Yes, PNR Alert is completely free. There are no charges, no subscriptions, and no app to download. You only need WhatsApp to receive alerts.

What is a waitlisted (WL) ticket?

A waitlisted ticket means your berth is not yet confirmed. As passengers cancel, waitlisted passengers get confirmed in order. PNR Alert monitors your waitlist number and alerts you the moment your ticket gets confirmed.

How often is the PNR status checked?

PNR Alert runs its scheduler every 30 minutes. Each PNR is fetched based on journey date: less often when travel is far away and every 30 minutes on the journey date.

How do I unsubscribe from PNR alerts?

Send STOP to our WhatsApp number to unsubscribe from all alerts, or send STOP followed by your PNR number to unsubscribe from a specific ticket. You can also use the Unsubscribe page on this website.

Will I get an alert if my waitlisted ticket is not confirmed?

Yes. PNR Alert sends you a WhatsApp message if your ticket remains waitlisted after chart preparation — so you know in time to arrange an alternative. You also get an alert if your RAC ticket moves to confirmed.

How do I check my PNR status on WhatsApp?

Visit pnralert.in, enter your 10-digit PNR number and your WhatsApp number, then click 'Get WhatsApp Alerts'. You will receive your current PNR status on WhatsApp instantly, plus automatic updates whenever the status changes.

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Check IRCTC PNR Status

Enter your 10-digit PNR number from your IRCTC ticket — instant live status from Indian Railways

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PNR Alert is a free IRCTC PNR status checker with automatic WhatsApp notifications for Indian Railways passengers. Track waitlisted (WL) and RAC tickets — get instant alerts when your ticket is confirmed, chart is prepared, or waitlist number moves. Works for all trains including Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, and Express trains across India.

Independent service: PNR Alert is not affiliated with IRCTC or Indian Railways. We help you track public PNR and train status data, but official ticket and travel decisions should always be verified with Indian Railways before departure. Built by Indian Railways travellers who track hundreds of PNRs every day — we monitor IRCTC status changes in real time so you don't have to refresh manually.

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How to Get WhatsApp Alerts for IRCTC Waitlist

Enter your PNR and check current status instantly

Click "Get Alerts on WhatsApp" — opens WhatsApp with PNR pre-filled

Hit Send on WhatsApp and get automatic alerts on every status change

What WhatsApp Alerts Will You Receive?

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Ticket Confirmed

When your WL ticket gets confirmed with seat details

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Waitlist Movement

Every time your WL number moves up

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Chart Prepared

Instant alert when final chart is prepared

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Any Status Change

Notified within 2 hours of any update

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter your 10-digit PNR number from your IRCTC ticket into the box above and click Check Status. You will instantly see the current booking status, current status, coach, berth details, and whether the chart has been prepared.

After checking your PNR, click "Get Alerts on WhatsApp". WhatsApp opens with your PNR pre-filled — just hit Send. Our scheduler runs every 30 minutes, and each PNR is fetched based on journey date so checks become more frequent as travel approaches.

Yes — 100% free, no hidden charges, no subscription, no app to download. You only need WhatsApp to receive alerts.

A waitlisted ticket means your berth is not yet confirmed. As passengers cancel, waitlisted passengers get confirmed in order. RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) means you share a berth. PNR Alert monitors your status and alerts you the moment it changes.

Send STOP to our WhatsApp number to unsubscribe from all alerts, or STOP <PNR> to unsubscribe from one ticket. You can also use the Unsubscribe page.

Guide to IRCTC PNR Status

What is a PNR number?

PNR stands for Passenger Name Record. It is a unique 10-digit number printed on every IRCTC train ticket. This number holds all the details of your booking — train number, journey date, passenger names, class, and current reservation status. You need your PNR number to check whether your ticket has been confirmed.

What do PNR status codes mean?

Indian Railways uses several status codes to show your booking state:

CNF (Confirmed) — Your berth is confirmed. Coach and seat number are assigned after chart preparation.
RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) — You have a side-lower berth to sit on. If a confirmed passenger cancels, your RAC ticket upgrades to a full berth.
WL / GNWL (Waitlist) — Your ticket is not yet confirmed. As passengers cancel, your waitlist number moves up. GNWL is the strongest waitlist type and has the highest confirmation rate.
PQWL / RLWL / TQWL — Weaker waitlist types with lower confirmation chances. PQWL is a pooled quota shared between multiple stations. TQWL (Tatkal quota waitlist) almost never confirms.
CAN (Cancelled) — The ticket has been cancelled by the passenger or was not confirmed at chart preparation.

When does the PNR status change?

PNR status changes every time a confirmed passenger cancels their ticket. The biggest movement happens in the 48 hours before departure and when the Tatkal booking window opens (1 day before journey). The final status is decided at chart preparation, which happens 4–6 hours before the train departs. After chart preparation, no further changes are possible — waitlisted tickets that did not confirm are automatically cancelled and a full refund is issued by IRCTC.

How to use PNR Alert

Enter your 10-digit PNR in the box above and tap Check Status to see the live booking status for all passengers on your ticket. If your ticket is waitlisted or RAC, tap Get Alerts on WhatsApp — WhatsApp will open with your PNR pre-filled. Just hit Send to subscribe. PNR Alert will automatically monitor your ticket every 2 hours and send you a WhatsApp message the moment your status changes, so you never miss a confirmation.