Purulia Junction station code - PRR

Purulia Junction railway station code - PRR

Tickets to Purulia Junction are booked against railway station code PRR. IRCTC accepts either the station name or this short code during train search.

Passengers travelling via Purulia Junction should use PRR on IRCTC so the correct station is selected. This code also works for live train status, PNR checks, and enquiry SMS.

How to book a train ticket for Purulia Junction

1. Open the IRCTC website or app and start a train search.
2. Type PRR in the From or To box instead of guessing the full station name.
3. Choose your travel date. General quota opens 60 days in advance at 8:00 AM IST (journey date not counted).
4. Use the IRCTC 60 days calculator first so you know the exact morning to book.
5. If general tickets are gone, try Tatkal one day before the journey — AC at 10:00 AM and Sleeper/2S at 11:00 AM.

Train ticket booking from Purulia Junction

Indian Railways tickets can be booked online on IRCTC or at a railway reservation counter. For Purulia Junction (PRR), online booking is usually the fastest way to get a confirmed berth, especially on busy routes and holiday weekends.

Booking tips for Purulia Junction (PRR)

• Complete IRCTC profile and Aadhaar authentication before opening day.
• Keep From/To saved as PRR so search is instant at 8:00 AM.
• If you miss general booking, check the Tatkal calculator for the next window.
• After booking, verify the ticket on the PNR status page.

Need the opening date for your journey from Purulia Junction? Use the free 60 days advance booking date calculator on RailBookingDate.