One Rail One Helpline Number 139
All Helpline numbers of Railways merged into single number 139 for queries, complaints and assistance
Kindly note the Menu of Helpline Number 139
- Indian Railway announces integrated Rail Madad Helpline number “139” for all type of queries / complaints / assistance during travel
- Ministry of Railways launches Social Media campaign # One Rail One Help Line 139 to inform and educate the passengers
- 139 facility available in 12 languages
To overcome the inconvenience over multiple helpline numbers for grievances and enquiry during railway travel, Indian Railway has integrated all railway helplines into single number 139 (Rail Madad Helpline) for quick grievance redressal and enquiry during the journey. As the new helpline number 139 will take over all the existing helpline numbers, it will be easy for the passengers to remember this number and connect with Railways for all their needs during the travel.
Various Railway grievances helplines were discontinued last year. Now, Helpline no. 182 would also be discontinued from 1.4.21, and merged into 139.
The Helpline 139 will be available in twelve languages. Passengers can opt for IVRS (Interactive Voice Response System), or directly connect to call-centre executive by pressing * (asterisk). There is no need of a smart phone to call on 139, thus, providing easy access to all mobile users.
It may be noted that on an average basis 139 helpline receives enquiry 3,44,513 calls / sms per day.
Menu of 139 Helpline (IVRS) is as under:
- For security & medical assistance, passenger has to press 1, which connects immediately to a call center executive.
- For enquiry, passenger has to press 2 and in the sub menu, information regarding pnr status, arrival / departure of the train, accommodation, fare enquiry, ticket booking, system ticket cancellation, wake up alarm facility / destination alert, wheel chair booking, meal booking can be obtained.
- For general complaints, passenger has to press 4
- For vigilance related complaints, passenger has to press 5
- For Parcel & goods related queries, passenger has to press 6
- For IRCTC operated trains queries, passenger has to press 7
- For status of complaints, passenger has to press 9
- For talking to call center executive, passenger has to press * ( asterisk)
Ministry of Railways has also launched Social Media campaign #One Rail One Help line 139 to inform and educate the passengers.
“One Rail One Helpline” is an initiative by Indian Railways to simplify and unify passenger grievance and assistance services under a single helpline number: 📞 139.
Contents
📞 One Rail One Helpline: 139
✅ What It Offers:
The number 139 is a multi-purpose, all-in-one helpline that covers:
- 🚨 Security & safety (e.g., report theft, harassment)
- 🛏️ Coach cleaning requests
- 📋 Train status & PNR inquiry
- 🧳 Luggage-related issues
- 💬 Suggestions or complaints
- 🧓 Assistance for senior citizens
- ⚠️ Medical emergencies
- 📍 Station & platform info
🧾 How It Works:
- Available 24×7 in multiple languages.
- IVRS-enabled (Interactive Voice Response System).
- Accessible via:
- Voice calls (from any phone, including landlines)
- SMS
- WhatsApp (for some services)
- RailMadad app or
🔁 What It Replaced:
Before this unification, Indian Railways had multiple numbers:
- 138 – for queries
- 182 – for security
- 139 – for basic PNR
Now, all merged into 139 to reduce confusion and improve efficiency.
📲 Tip for Passengers:
You can also:
- Text ‘HELP ’ to 139 for status or emergency support.
- File complaints or track them via the RailMadad app or website.
Would you like help drafting a sample complaint or figuring out how to request onboard medical or security help through 139?