Chart Preparation Time — Final PNR Status
Indian Railways chart preparation time (~4 hours before departure). How chart affects PNR, RAC and WL. Check chart status and PNR free on Rail 24.
Indian Railways typically prepares the reservation chart about 4 hours before train departure (timing varies by zone and train). After chart preparation, PNR shows final coach and berth for CNF/RAC, and waitlisted tickets are dropped if not cleared.
Chart preparation is when Indian Railways finalises passenger lists and berth allocation. Your PNR status may change from WL to RAC/CNF until the chart is prepared.
What happens at chart preparation
- Confirmed and RAC passengers get final coach/berth numbers.
- Uncleared WL tickets are marked dropped — do not travel.
- Platform numbers become more reliable.
After charting, view reservation chart and track running status on travel day.