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Demystifying Train Ticket Codes: GNWL, RLWL, PQWL and RAC Explained Clearly
- •Train ticket codes like GNWL, RLWL, PQWL, and TQWL represent different types of waiting lists and quota systems.
- •GNWL stands for General Waiting List and is generally the most favorable position for faster ticket confirmation.
- •RLWL represents Remote Location Waiting List, allocated for passengers boarding from important intermediate stations.
- •PQWL is the Polled Quota Waiting List used for journeys between specific intermediate stations along the route.
- •RAC is not a waiting list status; it allows passengers to board the train and share a side lower berth.
Key Questions Answered
GNWL stands for General Waiting List and is linked to the main seat pool for passengers starting from the train's originating station or major areas. According to railway reservation rules, General Waiting List tickets generally have a faster progression and are confirmed before RLWL and PQWL when comparing similar circumstances.
RLWL (Remote Location Waiting List) is assigned when passengers board from important intermediate or remote stations with separate seat quotas, and it is confirmed only after GNWL. PQWL (Polled Quota Waiting List) is used for passengers traveling between specific intermediate stations along the route with limited pooled seats.
Yes, passengers with an RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) status ticket can board the train without any worries. However, an RAC ticket does not guarantee a full berth initially; generally, two RAC passengers share a single side lower berth until a confirmed ticket is canceled
