Meaning of information in IRCTC/Indian Railways availability query

mverissi · Jul 24th, 2009, 23:53

Hi all,

I swear I searched the forums and articles for this info, with different search words and search modes, but I couldn't find the answer to my question...

The question is simple, actually. If I go to the IRCTC website and query the availability of a given ticket, I get the following answer:

Status Report
Serial No Date Status
1 5- Aug- 2009 AVAILABLE- 0002
2 6- Aug- 2009 WL 12/WL 12
3 7- Aug- 2009 WL 17/WL 17
4 8- Aug- 2009 AVAILABLE- 0007

So the question is: the number after an AVAILABLE status - is it simply the number of places available in the given class of the given train?

Thanks,

Marcos

rajered · Jul 24th, 2009, 23:56

Yes, it indicates the number of seats/berth in that class.

mverissi · Jul 25th, 2009, 00:03

Thanks, Rajered. So I guess I had better buy this ticket ASAP with such low numbers of seats/berths available, correct?

rajered · Jul 25th, 2009, 00:04

Yes, you should book it ASAP

traveller_from_hyd · Jul 25th, 2009, 10:57

Always book early in Indian Railways ... cancellations cost very little (only Rs 60/- in A/C), a small amount to lose in case of change in plans considering the comfort of holding a confirmed reservation.

steven_ber · Jul 25th, 2009, 11:48

Try the following article.

http://www.indiamike.com/india-artic...ays-waitlists/

Ignore the photos, I didn't put them there, it's kind of ironic that the 2 photos are the only 2 classes of accommodation that can't be booked (so won't have waitlists).

vsp27759 · Jul 25th, 2009, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by mverissi

The question is simple, actually. If I go to the IRCTC website and query the availability of a given ticket, I get the following answer:
Marcos

Had you indicated the Number of the Train and also the stations between which you desire to perform the journey, it would have helped us to know how fast the berths in the train selected would get booked between the Two Stations selected by you for journey.

Jul 24th, 2009, 23:53	#1
mverissi Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 19	Meaning of information in IRCTC/Indian Railways availability query Hi all, I swear I searched the forums and articles for this info, with different search words and search modes, but I couldn't find the answer to my question... The question is simple, actually. If I go to the IRCTC website and query the availability of a given ticket, I get the following answer: Status Report Serial No Date Status 1 5- Aug- 2009 AVAILABLE- 0002 2 6- Aug- 2009 WL 12/WL 12 3 7- Aug- 2009 WL 17/WL 17 4 8- Aug- 2009 AVAILABLE- 0007 So the question is: the number after an AVAILABLE status - is it simply the number of places available in the given class of the given train? Thanks, Marcos

Jul 25th, 2009, 00:03	#3
mverissi Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 19	Thanks a lot! Thanks, Rajered. So I guess I had better buy this ticket ASAP with such low numbers of seats/berths available, correct?

Jul 25th, 2009, 11:48	#6
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,566	Try the following article. http://www.indiamike.com/india-artic...ays-waitlists/ Ignore the photos, I didn't put them there, it's kind of ironic that the 2 photos are the only 2 classes of accommodation that can't be booked (so won't have waitlists). __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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