Irctc Chart Vacancy

An Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) train chart consists of passenger details such as the name, gender, age, coach number, confirmed berth number, and train number. Every time you book train tickets, Indian Railways assigns you a unique 10-digit number called the Passenger Name Record (PNR). You can check the status of your booked ticket using your PNR via SMS, on the IRCTC website, or at the station enquiry counter. 

IRCTC charting is the railway's list of passengers' seat allocations before the train departs. The chart contains journey and passenger-related information to help the passengers identify their berth based on their preferred quota and ticket status. You can find the train charts pasted by the coach's doorways or on platform boards. If your ticket is confirmed, your details will be on the chart.

IRCTC defines chart vacancy as the number of available seats on a train after the final chart preparation. Introduced in early 2019, this current reservation feature enables passengers to view the coach layout of nine classes utilised in reserved trains. Like booking airline tickets, IRCTC's website features an interactive seating layout with colour-coded designations for booked, vacant and partially booked seats.

Passengers can verify their PNR status by checking chart vacancies on IRCTC's official website or mobile app before the train's departure. The IRCTC chart preparation process typically commences approximately four hours before departure, with the first chart released. IRCTC chart vacancy provides class-wise and coach-wise vacant berth availability information per the chart. A final chart is then prepared around 30 minutes before departure, and the passengers can also access details of vacant berths available, if any.

If you check your PNR status or examine an IRCTC Chart, you'll find various codes mentioned:

• CNF: CNF stands for Confirmed, which means your ticket is confirmed. However, sometimes, your coach or berth number will be available after IRCTC chart preparation.

• RAC: RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation, meaning you will get a berth only if a confirmed ticket is cancelled. Otherwise, you've to share a berth with a co-passenger.

• WL: WL stands for Waiting List, meaning your ticket has not yet been confirmed and might get cancelled automatically after the chart is prepared.

• CK: CK denotes Tatkal (Priority) Booking, referring to tickets booked at a higher price from 10 AM onwards on the day before travelling.

• CKWL: CKWL is shown when your ticket is Waiting under the Tatkal Booking. Confirmed Tatkal waiting tickets guarantee a personal seat, while general reservations are upgraded to RAC.

• GNWL: GNWL stands for General Waiting List. CNF status is mandatory for travel; exceptions apply for station-booked tickets.

• PQWL: PQWL stands for Pooled Quota Wait List, indicating a waiting status for tickets booked under railway quotas.

• CAN/MOD: CAN/MOD signifies cancellation or modification of a previously booked ticket.

• REGRET/WL: This indicates no further bookings are permitted due to train seat availability constraints.

Here is a list of the various quotas you'll come across in an IRCTC Chart:

• GN stands for General Quota

• YU refers to Yuva

• LD stands for Ladies' Quota

• PQ refers to Pooled Quota

• HO stands for Headquarters/High Official Quota

• GNRS refers to the General Quota RoadSide

• DF stands for Defence Quota

• RE refers to Railway Employee Staff on Duty for the train

• PH refers to the Parliament House Quota

• HP stands for Physically Handicapped Quota

• FT refers to the Foreign Tourist Quota

• SS stands for Female(above 45 Year)/Senior Citizen/Travelling alone

• DP refers to Duty Pass Quota

• PT stands for Premium Tatkal Quota

• TQ refers to Tatkal Quota

Here are the most standard and convenient methods to check the IRCTC train chart:

• IRCTC login: Log into the IRCTC official website with your login credentials and check your ticket's status after the chart is prepared.

• SMS: Indian Railways sent you a text message containing your PNR number and coach and berth details to your registered mobile.

• Enquire at Railway Station: Visit the enquiry desk at the boarding station to find out about your PNR status after the IRCTC chart preparation.

You can easily check IRCTC Chart Vacancy by following these simple steps:

• Click on the 'Charts/Vacancy'' option on the IRCTC website and fill in your journey details, including train number and boarding station.

• The IRCTC website will provide details about the class-wise and coach-wise number of vacant berths available in that train.

• Click on a specific coach to view the layout and berth-wise accommodation status.

With the advent of technology, gone are the days when you had to chase the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) for a vacant seat. IRCTC chart vacancy equips you with the power to see the live status of seats while booking your tickets on any particular train. Prospective customers can leverage this information to book vacant berths onboard through the TTE, enhancing transparency while adhering to predefined railway rules.