PNR is a "Passenger Name Record". In Indian railways PNR is a 10 digit unique number which is issued by the Indian railways at the time of ticket booking. It is an unique passenger identification number to check booking status, find coach/berth number etc. It is very useful to check booking status and find waiting ticket is confirmed or not.
How to check PNR status using website?
Just go to "http://www.indianrail.gov.in/pnr_Enq.html" and type 10 digit PNR number which is mentioned on your ticket. Enter Captcha code and click on Get Status. You will get all details about your ticket booking status.
How to check PNR status using your mobile?
1. Send SMS to 139
Send SMS "PNR <10-digit PNR No.>" to 139 using your mobile phone.
Example: PNR 1234567890 to 139
Check for other services provided by 139: http://www.indianrail.gov.in/139.html
2. Send SMS to 54959
Send SMS "PNR <10-digit PNR No.>" to 54959 using your mobile phone.
more details: http://www.indianrail.gov.in/n4nuts.html
You will get other SMS enquiry services like Train Alert, PNR Status, Train Status, Seat Availability, Train Schedule, Train Information, Train Time Table, Train Fare etc.
Send SMS "PNR <10-digit PNR No.>" to 139 using your mobile phone.
Example: PNR 1234567890 to 139
Check for other services provided by 139: http://www.indianrail.gov.in/139.html
2. Send SMS to 54959
Send SMS "PNR <10-digit PNR No.>" to 54959 using your mobile phone.
more details: http://www.indianrail.gov.in/n4nuts.html
You will get other SMS enquiry services like Train Alert, PNR Status, Train Status, Seat Availability, Train Schedule, Train Information, Train Time Table, Train Fare etc.