What is the meaning of Remote Location Wait List (RLWL) status in indian railways train booking ?

Question

what is the meaning of Remote Location Wait List (RLWL) status in indian railways train booking ?

Answer 1

This number reflects the number of candidates from remote location, who are waiting for the train. For example a train X from station A to station B passes through station C which is a remote location. But both A and B are well connected. Then the candidates from C will be given preference in the waitlist as they dont have much transportation. Say the actual wait list is at 60, for a remote location it will be around 6 or 7 based on different parameters.