Traveled by this train yesterday. One of the unforgettable travel experiences.
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As its 3 days long weekend and also Ugadi there is so much rush from SC-VSKP. I thought to take overnight train...but most of them showing regrets or high waiting list. So planned for a day journey by konrak. Book 2A WL5 in a week advance. Post in our PNR Forum 29 predictions out of then 26 say confirm , 2 WL, 1RAC. Finally on wednesday night chart prepared. Shocking its stopped at WL2 only.
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am in full confusion...i dont have back up plan. searched all alternatives..East coast having seats in sleeper but as its summer also sun blazing at AP forced me to not to book that ticket. Then i searched APSRTC volvo buses for BZA...In day time RTC operates AC buses for BZA only....No buses to RJY or VSKP in morning time. As i already took leave i though to go BZA by bus and from there any train is fine. I tried to book the ticket it showing 19 tickets. Then i had chat with our Rangacharyulu** sir he told east coast is very easy to get tickets. Book 3A it may confirm as it Amavasya day may be people travel less. Then i have seen 3A Wl20 in GEN...they sir told that sleeper easy 3A difficult but u can give a try. I checked east coast PNR section GEN quota getting cleared but Tatkal not. Tatkal having 3A WL12. I went with GEN quota wl 20 and booked. Then i slept. In morning around 6 i woke up. After 6 eastcoast chart prepared my ticket stopped at WL13. Again tension what to do...There is a bus at 8:30 from hyd which can take me to catch coro at bza. Luckly seats are there..i tried to book window seat while my payment was going on it given an error. Then again tried to book ticket but my bad luck bookings closed as it start at 7:30 from Kphb...
Next part of my journey coming soon.