While booking train tickets in Indian Railways, you may come across waiting list terms like GNWL and RLWL. These indicate different booking quotas, and understanding them can help you judge your chances of getting a confirmed ticket.
GNWL (General Waiting List) is issued when you book a ticket from the train’s starting station or a major junction. Since it falls under the main quota, it usually has better confirmation chances. Most cancellations happen in this category, so the queue moves faster.