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Jan 11 2022 (16:53)   12779/Goa Express (PT) | VSG/Vasco-da-Gama (3 PFs)
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Goa SF needs LHB ASAP!!!
So now after Mangala SF is getting LHB rakes this train is the only remaining ICF SF of South India connecting Delhi all thanks to the attitude of SWR towards Goa. SWR is really the new East India Company only interested in looting Goa in the form of coal rakes and providing good trains and facilities only to Karnataka.
Even less priority super crawlers of Karnataka are running with LHB rakes wheras all the important trains of VSG are ICF and that too old used coaches of trains like KSK. Just 26kms away from VSG is KR's MAO which is a ЁЯТп LHB base now.
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is so bad that they even rejected SERs proposal to LHBfy Amaravati express by cancellation of the stupid KCG slip. All problems would have been solved if SWR had agreed to the SC VSG biweekly train. Even if SWR has no intentions to LHBfy their own trains at VSG atleast other zones like SER and SCR could have LHBfied their trains.
When all other stations are having atleast one LHB train VSG has none all thanks to the third class zone of SWR.
And even the ICF trains of SWR from VSG have same copy paste CC except Goa express. All SWR trains from VSG apart from Goa express have only three AC coaches wheras from Karnataka they have anywhere from 6 to 9. Trains to tourist destination like Goa having only 3 AC coaches is really ridiculous.
I hope the PM of trains VSG PNBE and VSG JSME is transferred to ECR and ER respectively atleast they will run it with LHB coaches and sufficient AC coaches and a Pantry Car which is another thing missing in VSG trains apart from Goa express.
Worst zone in IR only interested in exploiting one state for the benefit of other aka SWR.

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11 Public Posts - Wed Jan 12, 2022

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Jan 12 2022 (18:24)
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Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly do you get in LHB coaches that you're getting so riled up? SWR is running such a prestigious train with top class maintenance, so what difference does it make if it's LHB or ICF? Maybe leave your railfan sentiment aside and think logically from a common passenger's perspective.

Regarding Panchganga extension to Vasco, post this on twitter and see the outrage you get from some rail activists from the coastal Karnataka region. Agreed, that it should be extended to Vasco with 4-5 additional coaches. It runs
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empty from Karwar to Madgaon anyway, but try reasoning with these rail activists.

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Jan 12 2022 (20:32)
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Better ride is subjective. You prefer LHB, I find ICF better, no sense in arguing there.
Safer? Yes, absolutely.
Coming to the 130 aspect, all rakes will eventually get upgraded to LHB rakes, it's inevitable. I was just pointing out the repeated, aimless rants against SWR for not changing the rakes of this train to LHB.

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maybe you can exercise restraint and not poke your nose where you shouldn't, please.

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1 Public Posts - Wed Jan 12, 2022

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Jan 12 2022 (20:37)
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Amaravati NEVER arrived on time earlier, a 2 hour delay was guaranteed at Madgaon, so the slowdown just makes sense, doesn't it? Regarding priority, SWR treats Goa Express no less than a Rajdhani. No unscheduled crossings, no unnecessary delays, top class maintenance and so on. So why exactly do you keep fuming against SWR?

New trains will come once the doubling gets done in between MAO-QLM and CLR-LD.
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And since you keep drawing parallels with KR, it's gotta be the only railway in India that consistently delays a superfast train which enters its jurisdiction just 30-60 mins late by 4-5 hours. So the lesser said, the better.

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17 Public Posts - Wed Jan 12, 2022

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Jan 12 2022 (23:48)
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During off season, you can literally walk towards Madgaon and while doing so, can book a current ticket in Madgaon Rajdhani or Goa Sampark Kranti to Delhi. Try doing this for Goa Express. You'll have your answer as to how useful it is to Goans and how many Goenkars prefer it.
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5 Public Posts - Thu Jan 13, 2022

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Jan 13 2022 (02:47)
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You have seen it but I have traveled in it and can easily rate it as one of the best maintained trains alongside SCR's Kacheguda Vasco slip. Again, mentioning only the trains that I've traveled in.

CSMT Rajdhani is the best maintained train, okay. Alongside, there are trains like LTT KCVL SF which fall into the category of worst maintained and belong to the same division. So what's the point?
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First hand experience is always better than anecdotes. Goa Express gets top class maintenance and it is what it is. Drawing parallels to other trains doesn't change the fact.

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Jan 13 2022 (02:51)
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First off, learn to come up with a proper cohesive sentence before trying to troll others and earn a quick brownie point. Try harder maybe?
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Jan 13 2022 (02:54)
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How would SWR run a train to Mangalore from Vasco when KR doesn't allow it? Don't you know how KR refuses to run any trains South of MAO?
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18 Public Posts - Thu Jan 13, 2022

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Jan 13 2022 (12:39)
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Where? Point to where I compared the maintenance of Goa Express with Rajdhani? Did you just make that up?
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Jan 13 2022 (12:43)
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Keep these threats restricted to your bunch of looney friends. You've already been deflated once, so maybe just refrain from slamming self goals over and over?
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1 Public Posts - Thu Jan 13, 2022

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Jan 13 2022 (13:29)
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Ok, now stop kidding yourself. You should be the one reading things twice or even thrice before jumping to conclusions.

What you're pointing towards is a post where I've said that SWR accords the highest "priority" to Goa, on par with any Rajdhani class train with no unscheduled halts. It's also aptly nicknamed the "Super" by the railway staff.

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coming back, where exactly have I compared the "maintenance" of Goa Express with a Rajdhani, again?

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1 Public Posts - Thu Jan 13, 2022

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Jan 13 2022 (13:56)
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There was no need for you to start rambling about in the first place without getting the context of my post. Merging two sentences and drawing false equivalence is akin to claiming 1 + 1= 11.

Anyway, good that better sense has finally prevailed.
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7 Public Posts - Thu Jan 13, 2022

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Jan 13 2022 (14:43)
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WR used to run two super popular trains during long weekends and festivals: Bandra Mangalore and Ahmedabad Mangalore. KR doesn't allow those beyond Thivim/Karmali now. Hell, even Madgaon has 5 platforms yet they terminate specials and Tejas at Karmali and refuse to get it to Madgaon. Forget any trains to Karnataka.

Proposal for Bijapur Mangalore Express via Hubli Madgaon was rejected by KR.
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Ajmer Vasco Special was short terminated at Thivim by KR.

So yeah, my turn to Lol ЁЯШВЁЯШВЁЯШВ

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Jan 13 2022 (14:45)
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Forgot about clone Humsafar from Vasco? It's another matter that it had to be canceled due to poor patronage.
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Jan 13 2022 (14:50)
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Yes, by delaying regular superfast trains by 4-5 hours! Many stations on KR do not even have a PRS facility. You can keep blowing smoke up KR's rear as much as you want, but the facts are not gonna change.

And maybe you're forgetting that SWR has to deal with a steep ghat section in between.
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2 Public Posts - Thu Jan 13, 2022

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Jan 13 2022 (15:01)
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Your problem is that your favorite train is not getting a LHB rake immediately. Say it in a straightforward manner rather than running around in circles. All trains will eventually get LHB rakes.

No new trains from Vasco: Jasidih, Velankanni, Chennai, Yeshwantpur daily, Hyderabad/Tirupati and the now cancelled Humsafar and Belgaum passenger. Weren't these trains introduced after 2010?

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has to deal with steep viaducts and tunnels? What? It's a line designed for 160kmph!!! Now stop kidding man!

You can hate SWR all that you want but if you look into the nuances, you'll realize it's way better than the horrendous KR. Yes, SWR runs slow trains and they prioritize freights, but don't say they're better than KR. There's no railway zone in India that's worse than KR.

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15 Public Posts - Thu Jan 13, 2022

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Jan 13 2022 (19:33)
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Or maybe it's the way u write ЁЯЩПЁЯП╝
Guess you're from North India? I heard there's a cold wave in those parts? That justifies your single digit room temperature IQ then.

Else you wouldn't be equating "I prefer ICF coaches" to "ICF coaches are better than LHB coaches."

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grab a blanket before your IQ dips further down with the dip in mercury.

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Jan 13 2022 (19:36)
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Understand what Sarcasm is.
"And if you think trains can travel at MPS speeds on viaducts and tunnels in KR then good ЁЯШВ"

Sit down mate! You are making a mockery of your own self now.
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Jan 14 2022 (01:20)
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It was a message directed at a dunce above who's been running circles around my preference of ICF over LHB and you're the one who got offended? Gulp!
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1 Public Posts - Fri Jan 14, 2022

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Jan 14 2022 (01:37)
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That's rich coming from someone who couldn't differentiate between "priority" and "maintenance" aspects and started this argument in the first place!

When trolls beg to be fed, I do feed them a morsel or two. That's exactly what I did with the above troll. Maybe the jibe took a heavy beating in the crosswind and landed on you. Hmm.
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Jan 14 2022 (01:42)
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When you don't have any other cards to play, play the victim card.

He is a troll, there's a cold-wave where he lives, the mercury has dipped below 10, I equated his room temperature with his IQ(which it is). What's so offensive here? Maybe you dimwits shouldn't try to troll someone if you can't take it in your stride when others do the same.
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Now please continue your baseless rant against SWR. End of discussion.ЁЯСН

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Jan 14 2022 (02:00)
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Into your brain, successfully ЁЯШВ
Like I already said, you can take these threats and shove them up your wherever, for all I care. ЁЯШВ

A troll gets replied in the language that he understands and if you can troll someone but get offended when somebody gives it back, seek help.

Enjoy.
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Jan 14 2022 (02:02)
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Without a name, troll ?? ЁЯдФ
Ah, the same old gobbledygook again! Anyway, have a good one!
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Jan 13 2022 (13:33)   07378/Mangaluru Jn. - Vijayapura Special Fare Special | MAJN/Mangaluru Junction (Mangalore) (3 PFs)
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A full end to end journey compilation of Mangaluru Vijayapura Express.

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Jan 05 2022 (17:54)   07377/Vijayapura - Mangaluru Jn. Special Fare Special | UBL/SSS Hubballi Junction (Hubli) (8 PFs)
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Dec 22 2021 (13:05)   07378/Mangaluru Jn. - Vijayapura Special Fare Special | MAJN/Mangaluru Junction (Mangalore) (3 PFs) | UBL/WDP-4/20021
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Video travelogue series from a journey on board Mangaluru Vijayapura Express.

#1. Departing from Mangaluru Junction.
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Padil  
#2. Crossing Padil cabin and entering South Western Railway.
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Dec 22 2021 (13:07)
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#3. In between Padil and Bantwal. Crossing abandoned Farangipete Halt station.

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Dec 22 2021 (13:12)
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#4. Arriving at Bantwal. Double crossing here. Subramanya Mangaluru Passenger and Yeshwantpur Mangaluru Express.
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#5. Yeshwantpur Mangaluru Karwar Intercity arrives at Bantwal. The Vistadome coaches emptied out here.

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#6. Departing from Bantwal station and crossing Netravati river.

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#7. Skipping Neralakatte Halt.

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#8. Arriving and departing from Kabakaputtur.

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Dec 22 2021 (13:10)   FRG/Farangipete
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Correct the name. It is FARANGIPETE.
Attached official station name board.
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