Passengers unable to get reservation in 12245 (HWH-YPR Duronto) and 12863 (HWH-YPR Sf Exp.) can definitely go for this. Due to the odd timing of arrival at SBC, this train has somewhat lower patronage ~ hence its easier to get tickets upto SBC
This train has heavy patronage because of the route Even due to odd arrival timing at SBC the SL coaches are packed with Odisha and Bengal travelers with UR/WL tickets and traveling by SL is the most painful and horrible experience
Train is mostly over crowded with people standing/sleeping/sitting where ever they find any space. The TTE said, its a normal phenomena for this train as there are no Railway police to help him deboard the ticketless/WL pax.
No charging point is available in many SL coaches. Most of SL coaches are of between 1990-1998 made. No charging point is there near the door. But, some SL coaches are of between 2005-2007 made. For these coaches, charging points are available near the door.
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