What does RLWL mean in train reservation?


What does RLWL mean in train reservation? What is Remote Location Waiting List (RLWL)? Remote Location Waiting List (RLWL) means ticket is issued for intermediate stations (between the originating and terminating stations) because usually these are the most important towns or cities on that particular route.


Does RLWL have RAC?

RLWL is Waiting list number and RAC is 'Reseevation Against Cancellation' so there is High chance of confirm seat in RAC. Is it possible that the RLWL ticket status can change to RAC? No. RAC is aplicable only to the general pool.


Can RLWL 26 be confirmed?

The likelihood of an RLWL being confirmed is quite low. Once the chart is made, if there are still RLWL tickets on the waitlist, they are canceled right away and a refund is given.


Which is more likely to confirm RLWL or PQWL?

RLWL: It is a wait list quota given to passengers who wish to alight the train on an important station(mostly junction) on the route to their destination the passenger wants to travel between intermediate stations. RLWL ticket has a greater chance of confirmation as compared to PQWL.


Do I need to cancel my RLWL ticket?

If an RLWL (Remote Location Waitlist) ticket remains on the waiting list even after the chart preparation is completed, the ticket will be automatically canceled, and a refund will be credited according to the rules. It is not possible for an RLWL ticket to be confirmed after the chart is prepared.


What is the waiting list for RLWL 7?

The number before the RLWL indicates your position on the waiting list. For example, if the status is RLWL/7, it means that you are the 7th passenger on the waiting list. The lower the number, the higher the chances of your ticket getting confirmed.


Can RLWL 18 be confirmed?

RLWL tickets are confirmed only when someone from the remote location station vacates berth through cancellation. Remote location stations prepare their own chart 2-3 hours before the actual departure of the train. RLWL confirmation chances are usually very low.


What is the next stage after RLWL?

RLGN: Remote Location General Waiting List (RLGN) is issued when a user books a ticket where WL quota is RLWL. This means after ticket booking RLWL gets named as RLGN.


What happens if I cancel my RLWL ticket?

RLWL is a waitlisted ticket basically. You can cancel it exactly like you would do a general waitlisted ticket. As long as you cancel the ticket at least 30 min before the scheduled departure of the train, you would get a full refund, minus clerkage charges.


Can I travel with RLWL 2?

No, it's not recommended to travel on a train with a waitlisted (RLWL) ticket as there's no guarantee of a seat or berth. If your ticket doesn't get confirmed before departure, you won't be allowed to board the train. If the WL ticket was booked online, it would get cancelled automatically, so you cannot travel on it.


Does RLWL get cancelled automatically?

If your RLWL (Remote Location Waitlist) ticket is not confirmed by the time of the train's departure, the ticket will be automatically cancelled, and the refund will be processed by the Indian Railways. You do not need to file a TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) in this case.


Can I use my ticket on any train if my train is Cancelled?

If a train is cancelled (and that's what's happened here) you're entitled to take the next train that matches any restrictions on your ticket. So if your ticket is routed via a certain place, you must go that way, or if it's only valid on a certain train company, you must use that companies services.