Find your 10-digit PNR number at the top of your IRCTC e-ticket or printed ticket for Puri Howrah Express (12838).
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Enter the PNR in the box above and click Check Status. Your current booking status (CNF, WL, RAC), coach, and berth details will appear instantly.
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If your ticket is waitlisted, click "Get Alerts on WhatsApp" — you'll get a WhatsApp message the moment your Puri Howrah Express PNR status changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check PNR status for Puri Howrah Express?
Enter your 10-digit PNR from your Puri Howrah Express ticket in the box above. Your status — CNF (Confirmed), WL (Waitlisted), or RAC — will appear immediately without login.
What does WL status mean on Puri Howrah Express?
WL means your berth on Puri Howrah Express is not yet confirmed. You're in a queue — the number after WL is your position. As passengers cancel, your number drops. If it reaches 0 before chart preparation, your ticket is confirmed.
When is the chart prepared for Puri Howrah Express?
The reservation chart for Puri Howrah Express (12838) is typically prepared 4 hours before departure. After this, WL status does not move and the ticket is considered final.
Can I get WhatsApp alerts for my Puri Howrah Express PNR?
Yes — check your PNR above, then tap "Get Alerts on WhatsApp". PNR Alert will automatically monitor your ticket and send a WhatsApp message the moment your status changes.
What if my Puri Howrah Express ticket shows RAC?
RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) means you have a confirmed seat but share a berth with another passenger. You can board the train. If the other passenger cancels, you get a full berth.
About Puri Howrah Express
Puri Howrah Express (12838) runs from Puri (PURI) to Howrah (HWH)
and operates on Daily.
As a Superfast train, Puri Howrah Express operates standard classes including Sleeper, Third AC (3A), and Second AC (2A) where applicable. Waitlist movement depends on the route's cancellation activity and season.
Booking Tips for Puri Howrah Express
Book Puri Howrah Express tickets at ARP opening for the best choice of berths. Waitlist movement on the Puri–Howrah route tends to accelerate 2–3 weeks before departure and again in the 48 hours just before chart preparation. If waitlisted, subscribe to PNR alerts so you catch movement the moment it happens.
Waitlist and Chart Details
The reservation chart for Puri Howrah Express (12838) is typically prepared 4 hours before departure from Puri. After chart preparation, WL status is finalised — if your ticket remains WL, it is automatically cancelled by IRCTC and a refund is credited within 5–7 business days. RAC passengers (status shows RAC/number) can board and will share a side-lower berth; the TTE can upgrade to a full berth if vacancies exist on board.
For Puri Howrah Express, Sleeper Tatkal opens at 10 AM and AC Tatkal opens at 11 AM, one day before departure — these are last-resort options for confirmed berths if WL has not moved.