Sir I will tell you the harsh reality of both the up and down train which I witnessed during my travel in this train. In between GTL-VKB section this train is like a express only but the difference being unreserved passengers boarding the SL coaches and guess what this section has SWR TTE's. But from VKB-NED the SCR TTE's have strict control of the unreserved passengers and they are not allowed to board. Regarding the augmentation it is not required and is does not make any difference for the MST pass holders and the laborers who make this train dirty in the GTL-VKB section in both the directions. This train is a white wash by the most stupid zone of IR "SWR" on the face of BIDR district. This is the most dirtiest and most less maintained train. Regarding the punctuality this train in its history never came on time to...
more... BIDR. I did many online complaints for this train but all in vain. Finally I had to give off and guess what I left Bangalore for good and will never ever return back for my work there. I am relieved as I need not torture myself in this train again in my life ever. :)