RAILWAY UTILITY MOBILE & SMS NOs./APPs.

 

The details of SMS Services Key Words available and the format are as under :- 

Sl. No.

Purpose of SMS

SMS format

SMS to be sent to

1.

For Reserved Ticket Berth Status Enquiry

IRPNR <10 digit PNR No.>

Example : IRPNR 1234567890

139

2.

For Train Arrival/Departure Enquiry

AD <Train Number> <Station STD Code>

Example : AD 12859 022

139

3.

For Accommodation Availability

SEAT <Train Number> <DOJ : ddmmyy> <Station from : STD Code> <Station to : STD code> <Class> <Quota>

Example : SEAT 12561 010712 0542 0571 SL G

139

4.

For Fare Enquiry

FARE <Train Number> <DOJ : ddmmyy> <Station from : STD Code> <Station to : STD code> <Class> <Quota>

Example : FARE 12561 010712 0542 0571 SL G

139

5.

For Train Time Table

TIME <Train Number>

Example : TIME 12301

139

6.

For Train Number/Train Name

TIME <Train Number> or TN <Train Number>

Example : TN 12301

139

7.

To Spot/Locate Train

Example: SPOT <Train Number> or LOCATE <Train Number>

Example: SPOT 12561 or LOCATE 12561

139

8.

For all the above

HELP or RAIL  

139

9.

For asking meal service

MEAL <10 digit PNR No.>

139

10.

For Tracking Your Freight Consignment

FNR <11 Digit FNR>

08860622020

11.

For cleaning of coaches during run of train itself under On Board Housekeeping Service (OBHS) $

CLEAN <10-digit PNR number>

 

58888 

12.

For Lodging Complaints

Standard decent Message

9717630982

13.

For Security of travelling passengers specially lady travellers

Standard decent Message

182

1800-111-322 (Voice)

14.

For medical emergency, food/catering etc. & Suggestions

Standard decent Message

138

(Voice & SMS)

$   The OBHS includes scheduled cleaning of coaches twice in a day and unscheduled cleaning at any time on demand of passenger. 

  • Also, you can call *139# to avail the USSD facility for all the above enquiries.

  • For voice enquiry on IVRS simply dial 139

  • Premium charges of Rs.3 per SMS applicable

  • DOJ is Date of journey in ddmmyy format

  • Quota is optional (G for General, CK for Tatkaal)

  • For Class type 1A for First Class AC, 2A for Second Class AC, 3A for Third Class AC, SL for Sleeper Class, CC for AC Chair Car, 2S for Second Sitting.

 

  • Railway Mobile Instant Tracking Response and Assistance (R-MITRA) App. to ensure security of the people especially for the women who travel on the suburban network of Eastern Railway may be downloaded from Google Play Store.

  • If a person does not have a smart phone then he can simply type ERAILHELP <a custom message> and send it to 56161 for quick assistance.

  • Toll Security Helpline Number, 1800-111-322 and 182 :  Provide speedy assistance to passengers in the event of thefts, harassment, pick pocketing or other criminal incidents on rail premises. 

  • Toll Free Customer helpline number 138 : The helpline will address complaints relating to cleanliness, food and catering, coach maintenance, medical emergency, linen etc.

  • Toll Free telephone No. 1800-111-139 and 1800-111-321 : For suggestions/grievances relating to catering services (Overcharging, Food Price, Less Quality etc.) on Indian Railways. The facility is available 24×7 on these numbers.

  • Railway Enquiry Customer Care Number  139 (Chargeable) :  For PNR enquiry, Accommodation availability, Fare enquiry, Current train running position, IRCTC relevant information including information through SMS.

  • Tweeter : You can Tweet directly to Ministry of Railways for any kind of Journey related complaint like Safety, Security, Medical, Electricity, Corruption, Over Pricing, Bed rolls, Food/Catering etc. Tweeter handles : @RailMinIndia and @EasternRailway

  • All Railway Passenger in any situation can dial 182 Toll Free RPF Helpline for providing quick help including medical help.

  • For Getting help passengers must mention PNR and Contact Number with detailed description.

  • Download App for Indian Railway Info.

  • Download CLEANMYCOACH Android Mobile App.

 

 

To get live SMS tracking of your Parcel package please ensure mobile no. printed on PW Bill is correct before leaving Parcel booking Counter.

It is requested not to register your mobile no. with DND registry service of government of India.