Unknown Facts

GNWL Clears, TQWL Rarely Does: Train Waitlist Codes

GNWL has the best confirmation odds; TQWL (Tatkal) clears the least often.
RLWL and PQWL depend on a tiny quota for mid-route stations, so a low number can still get stuck.
Waitlisted e-tickets are auto-cancelled and refunded at chart prep; counter WL tickets are not.
RAC means you can board with a shared berth; a plain WL e-ticket means you cannot.
Booking from the train's originating station gives you GNWL and the best chance.

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