Indian Railways Customer Care No. 139

Organization: 

Toll free Number(s): 

139 (Railway Enquiry / For All Public Grievances)

138 (Customer helpline number )

182 (For All Security Related Issues)

1512 (All India Railway Helpline Number, All states - 24X7)

1098 ( Lost/Missing Child Help)

1323 ( E-Catering/Book Meal)

155210 (Anti Corruption Vigilance helpline)

1800 11 132 (Another No. For Security Helpline)

1800 111 139 (For Suggestions/Grievances Related Services)

1800 111 321 (Another No. For Suggestions/Grievances)

All India Number(s): 

97176 30982 (Feedback and Suggestions through SMS)

Website: 

Check Official Website

IVRS Menu: 139 (RailMadad)

  • Press 1: For urgent medical or security emergency.
  • Press 2: For enquiry like checking PNR status or Train schedule.
  • Press 3: For complaint.
  • Press 4: For refund and cancellation.
  • Press 5: For facilities for divyang and women with special need.
  • Press 6: For corruption and bribery concern.

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Important Links

For Any Complaint or Suggestions

Sr No. Name Contact Number Services
1 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. 
2 Toll Free Customer helpline number 138  The helpline will address complaints relating to cleanliness, food and catering, coach maintenance, medical emergency, linen etc.
3 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.
4 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.

Rail Enquiry on SMS 139

Sr No. Service Name Keywords
1 PNR Enquiry SMS "PNR <10-digit PNR number>" to 139
For example:PNR 1234588956
2 Train Arrival/Departure Enquiry SMS "AD<Train number> < Station STD code>"
For example:AD 12852205
3 For Accommodation Availability SMS " SEAT<Train number><DOJ** ddmmyy> <Station from:STD code> <Station to:STD code><class><Quota>***"to 139
For example: SEAT 12561 020611 0542 0271 SL G
4 Fare Enquiry SMS "FARE<Train number> <DOJ** ddmmyy> <Station from: STD code> <Station to: STD code> <class> <Quota>***" to 139
For example: Fare 12561 020611 0542 0571 SL G
5 Train Time Table SMS "TIME<Train number> to 139
For example: TIME 14034
6 Train Name/Number SMS "TN<Train Name> or TN< Train number>" to 139
For example: TN Kalka Shatabdi or TN 14034

Railway Utilies Mobile And SMS No.

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 1234568888

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>

8860622020

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)

15 If a person does not have a smart phone then he can simply type ERAILHELP <a custom message> and send it to 56161

Coach Cleaning Request

Passengers may request for following COACH-MITRA services just by entering PNR number and mobile number :

CLEAN< Space ><10-digit PNR number>< Space >SERVICE TYPE CODE SMS to 58888 or 9200003232

Sr No. Service Keywords
SMS Between 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
1 For Coach Cleaning PNR <Space><10 Digit PNR><C>
2 For Linen PNR <Space><10 Digit PNR><B>
3 For Watering PNR <Space><10 Digit PNR><W>
4 For Disinfection PNR <Space><10 Digit PNR><P>
5 For Electrical & AC PNR <Space><10 Digit PNR><E>
6 For Mech. Repair PNR <Space><10 Digit PNR><R>

Freight Operation Information System (FNR)

Zonal Railways Contacts

Sr No. Railway Contact Details
1 Central Railway
2 East Central Railway
3 Metro Railway Kolkata
4 North Central Railway
5 North Eastern Railway
6 North Western Railway
7 North East Frontier Railway
8 Northern Railway
9 South Central Railway
10 South East Central Railway
11 South Eastern Railway
12 South Western Railway
13 Southern Railway
14 West Central Railway
15 Western Railway

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It is a web-based portal that allows citizens to lodge grievances against public authorities in India and states. For complaints related to any departments, you have to contact Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) .

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