Travelled recently in this train and here are my observations regarding this train:
1. Train arrives at Old Delhi station. So if u are a tourist looking to travel from Delhi, this might not be the best option since Old Delhi station is a good half hour autorikshaw ride from New Delhi...
2. Arrival at Old Delhi is usually about an hour late on an average. Train usually departs from platforms 3 or 5 at Delhi station. If u have a long wait, then consider waiting at the first platform where u...
more... have a good airconditioned McDonalds store. Far better than waiting on the platform in the heat.
3. Train was far more neater and cleaner than i expected. But then my travel was in AC 3 tier and sleeper coaches seemed kinda old and not so well kept. In the 3AC coach, the housekeeping staff regularly wiped the floor with disinfectant and removed all the trash and all.. Well kept and clean.
4. Have consistently noticed that this train usually has seats available under the tatkal quota even when almost every other train on the Delhi-Gorakhpur route is full.. So if u travelling during peak season and struggling for a ticket, this train will usually have seats available in the tatkal quota.