PQWL 20 Confirmation Chances
PQWL stands for Pooled Quota Waiting List. A PQWL/20 status means your ticket is at position 20 in a quota that is shared by multiple intermediate boarding stations on the same train.
Confirmation Probability
PQWL/20 has low to moderate confirmation chances (12-20%) — likely to stay waitlisted on busy routes.
| Class | Approx. Confirmation Chance |
|---|---|
| Sleeper (SL) | 20% |
| 3rd AC (3A) | 13% |
| 2nd AC (2A) | 8% |
Why PQWL Is Hard to Predict
PQWL is shared by multiple boarding stations, so it competes against more passengers for the same seats. A cancellation from any of those stations can move your position up, but the competition is also higher.
PQWL vs GNWL vs RLWL
- GNWL: Best confirmation odds (full-train quota)
- RLWL: Medium odds (single-leg quota)
- PQWL: Often the hardest to confirm (shared pooled quota)
After Chart Preparation
Unconfirmed PQWL tickets get auto-cancelled with full refund after chart preparation. You cannot travel on a PQWL ticket that is not confirmed.
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