Who says South India does not have Gatimaan. It is called Vaigai Express. - Thamizh Maran

Today, the train departed from SC with approximately 60 on the waiting list in SL class. 2A, 3A, and 3E were in RAC, and in AC First, 4 were available. This is a very solid response on its second trip. It's a successful one. Once the 17021 Slip Service is discontinued, the train will automatically speed up; there's nothing to worry about.

Even the bus takes approximately 18 hours to reach Goa from Hyderabad.

We need the train, and it's the result of 9 years of struggle. It's the safest way to reach Goa. Only a few complained about the travel time, but 19 hours is still quite reasonable.

Those who want to go will go. People travel if they have to, they don't need expert opinions.

And if there wasn't a demand, SCR wouldn't have given a full-length rake as a replacement for a slip train. The terrain is difficult, heavy freight traffic, these things play a great role in the real world.