1. No window cannot be opened in AC Chair car. In Normal 2S class you can do so. The train usually runs with very less crowd.
2. The Train is not running at least till 10th Sept till SBHR. There is very less likelihood of train resuming services before Sept. end looking at the number of landslides and weather conditions. However train does get slightly delayed to SBHR due to long halt at SKLR for brake testing and attachment of Brakers.
3. The PF at SBHR is not at ground level but is...
more... not very high either as far as I remember. It will be slightly mossy due to heavy rains, so be careful. The train will halt for significant time for detachment of brakers so please alught at slow pace. Buses and taxis will be waiting outside for proceeding to Kukke Temple.