It is not a totally flop train. On weekends ie- Sat, Sun and on Mon(in Dn), Fri(in Up) this train runs full. This train often runs on heavy waiting lists on these days. On remaining Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri(in Dn), Mon(in Up) most of the seats go vacant. Moreover during Durga Puja, winters, and summers this runs full on all weekdays too.