If the train uses mahalakshmi/siddheshwar rake, why id does not have 1 and 2 AC? Are these bogies removed from rake for this journey? Or are they just closed for the journey? About sleeper class, i think CR should use the sleeper class coaches as 2 seating coaches as used in mandovi express. In Mandovi express, sleeper class seats are reserved as 2 seating for day journey. That will be more useful and cheaper.