How long is PNR number valid?

9 months
PNR Status Enquiry Quick Facts Passenger Reservation System, usually referred to as PRS, from which the ticket has been booked. The last seven digits are randomly generated by the system. A PNR number is valid for 9 months after which it is flushed. The same PNR number can be generated after a year.

What is smart card in Indian Railways?

Smart Cards are chip based cards like ATM cards which are used to purchase tickets from ATVM. These Smart Cards are issued at Booking Counters . These Cards should be placed at the nominated place on the Kiosk. Ticker fare is automatically debited from the card and required ticket is issued.

How can I use ticket vending machine in Indian railway station?

The Smart card has to be placed on slot in the ATVM and user has to select the route and destination using the touch screen. After the confirming the details, the ticket is printed. Once the ticket is issued the charge is debited from the Smart card.

Can two people have same PNR?

If more than one ticket is booked at the same time, they will all have the same PNR number. This number corresponds to bookings, not individual passengers. You may check your PNR status on the go through the Cleartrip app or website.

What is flush PNR?

Flushed PNR is the term used at Railways end. When the Journey for particular ticket has been passed, Railway server will remove that data after particular duration. Those removed pnr’s are called Flushed PNR.

Can I use a return ticket twice?

If the stations you leave at have ticket barriers they may swallow your ticket. But provided the conductor doesn’t stamp or mark your return ticket, you should be able to use it again as the next conductor wouldn’t then be able to tell its been used.

Can we book train tickets after 12am?

Agents are allowed to book tickets between 8 am and 8.30 am, 10 am and 10.30 am and, 11 am and 11.30 am. Authorised travel agents cannot book tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes after online reservation opens. Online ticket booking has been made time sensitive.

What is PRS in Indian Railways?

Passenger Reservation System

Passenger Reservation System (PRS) & Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS)
File No. Subject Dated
No. 2006/C&IS/WP2007-08/AZR/UTS/10 Sanction for the work of Extension of Unreserved Ticketing System on 16 Zonal Railways at A category stations 22.05.2007

How can I recharge my Indian railway smart card online?

How to recharge railway smart card online:

  1. The rail passenger needs to register on the website www.utsonmobile.indianrail.gov.in.
  2. Click on the option of “Smart Card Recharge” in the menu.
  3. Payment can be done through all digital options such as Credit Cards, Debit Cards, UPI, Internet Banking, etc.

What is Atvm smart card?

Smart Card is used to purchase tickets through ATVM. Smart Card can be purchased at booking offices at any suburban stations and recharged as per requirements. Commuters get 3% extra value on every recharge. Smart Card Cost : Rs.70/- (Rs.50/- refundable deposit & Rs.20/- recharge value)

What if 1 ticket is not confirmed?

If at least one passenger’s status is confirmed (full berth) or RAC (half berth), then all passengers on this ticket are allowed to board the train even if some of them are in waitlisted status. So you can board the train in this case.