SMS Keywords of Train associated Enquiries

Indian trains have started an SMS service. Apart from voice investigation on IVRS, the services will be available through SMS beginning today. Passenger can get the desired data by dispatching SMS to 139 in the following format. The details of SMSs Services Key Words accessible and the format are as under

1. For permit status investigation:
SMS “PNR”
For example: PNR 4341568666

2. For Train Arrival/Departure investigation:
SMS “AD”
For demonstration: publicity 12012 011

3. For places to stay accessibility:
SMS “SEAT***
For example SEAT 12561 010712 0542 0571 SL G

4. Fare investigation
SMS “FARE”***
For Example: FARE 12561 010712 0542 0571 SL G

5. Time table:
SMS “TIME”
For demonstration: TIME 12561 6.
Spot/Locate train: SMS “SPOTor LOCATE”
For demonstration: SPOT 12561 or LOCATE 12561

The service is furthermore accessible on USSD for Reliance, Uninor, Docomo and Vodafone phone Service Providers. Just dial *139# to avail the USSD facility for investigation of PNR, Arrival/Departure etc.