CNF –Confirmed Ticket. The coach and seat number appear after the chart preparation. RAC –Reservation Against Cancellation. It means that you may board the train and expect a half-berth, but the ticket is not confirmed. You can get a reservation in case someone cancels their ticket. ...
WL = Waitlist, this means that all AVL & RAC tickets have been sold, and you can only buy a Waitlisted ticket. You cannot travel with a Waitlist ticket, but you may well be promoted to RAC or even a confirmed place (CNF) when other travellers cancel. If your Waitlist ticket is not...