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What is the meaning of GNWL / RLWL / PQWL / RLGN / RSWL / TQWL ?

What is the meaning of GNWL / RLWL / PQWL / RLGN / RSWL / TQWL ? GNWL :  General Waiting List (GNWL) waitlisted tickets are issued when the passenger begins his/her journey at the originating station of a route or stations close to the originating station. This is most common type of waiting list and has got the highest chances of confirmation . RLWL:  Remote Location Waiting List (RLWL) means ticket is issued for intermediate stations (between the originating and terminating stations) because usually these are the most important towns or cities on that particular route. This type of tickets will be given a separate priority and confirmations will depend on the cancellations of a destination confirmed ticket. Remote location stations prepare there own chart 2-3 hours before the actual departure of train. For this type of ticket there are less chances of confirmation. PQWL:  A Pooled Quota Waiting List (PQWL) is shared by several small stations. Pooled Quotas norma...