New Train Numbers from 20-Dec-2010

Indian Railways has decided to introduce five-digit numbering system for all passenger carrying trains. The new five-digit numbering system will be effective from December this year. The five-digit scheme proposes to cover all passenger carrying trains including Duronto, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Garibrath and suburban holiday specials. However, it will not cover freight trains.

Passengers booking tickets in Mail and Express trains will need to add prefix 1 before the existing four-digit numbers while checking the reservation position through the enquiry system. Currently, trains have varying numbers including three- digit, four-digit and alphabetical-numerical ones. Five-digit train numbering has become necessary as the four-digit system is exhausted, informed a senior Railway Ministry official.


For new train numbers enquiry , please visit PNR-Status-Enquiry.com