Thousands of trains run across the country everyday and yet when it comes to getting the confirmed seat, it becomes quite tough. Despite having a large network, there always appears the shortage of seats in the train. As the flights are very expensive and not all the people can afford to go by flights. The trains become the best option for the common masses. Very often it happens that you are forced to book the ticket in waiting list. Once you get the ticket in waiting list, you keep tracking everyday in hope of witnessing some improvement in the PNR status. In earlier days it was quite a tough task to go to the railway station and get the PNR status checked. Today, you can easily check the PNR status in mobile.
Easiest way to get the PNR status using some service numbers
Have you ever checked the PNR status through your mobile phone? Well, you may not have any experience in checking the PNR status in mobile. But that should not deter you from getting the PNR status on your mobile phone. There are certain service numbers from where you can access the status of your seat. What you need to do is to type the ten digit PNR number on your mobile phone and text on any one of the service numbers. Once you text the PNR number, you will immediately get the PNR status through the message. But it is worth noting that not all service numbers are toll free and you may have to pay certain amount in return of the PNR service. But that should not be a problem. You do not have to pay high amounts.
Can you call on any service number to get the latest PNR status?
The Indian railways have improved all the aspects of the services. There are various ways through which you can get the latest PNR status. You can call on certain service numbers and you can easily get the latest updates on PNR. For the people living in four metro cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata, there are certain service numbers which they can directly dial through and get the latest PNR status. Some of the people get their mobile number registered with the service provider. In that case, the PNR status will be updated on the mobile phone as and when the changes occur in the PNR status. You may have to pay some charge but it is far comfortable and luxurious than going to the railway stations as it used to happen in the earlier times.
What are the other ways to get the latest PNR status on mobile phone?
Some of the mobile phones support the advanced software. Certain apps like IRCTC app and Android Apps etc can be downloaded to the mobile phone and you can get the latest updates on PNR. Due to the online connectivity of such software you can get the updates of PNR quite conveniently. Also you can link your mobile number with certain websites. Once you register or link your mobile number, such websites will send a message on your mobile phone whenever any improvements or changes take place in the PNR status. The facility of getting PNR status in mobile has thus made it quite convenient for all the train passengers.