Train was punctual enough. Travelled from Panvel to Ratnagiri on December 20, 2021 in Sleeper Class. Punctuality was good. Slightly delayed departure from Panvel (about 15 minutes), early arrival at Ratnagiri (about five minutes). Pantry car is functioning, giving Biryani, tea and other stuff at regular intervals. Food quality is decent. Hygeine, however is a major issue in this train. All toilets were choked with excreta, and their floors damp and soiled and almost none of them had a working flush. Very good chance of getting tatkal tickets if you're ready on time (10am for AC, 11am for non AC). Most of the journey in the Konkan occurs in daytime, so a plus point for Railfans.
Overall,...
more... it is a decent train to travel, but there are better alternatives available if you're looking to travel to the Konkan from Delhi, Kota or Gujarat.
please wait...Translate to EnglishThe train was on time enough. I traveled from Panvel to Ratnagiri on December 20, 2021 in the Sleeper Class. Punctuality was good. It left Panvel a little late (about 15 minutes), but arrived in Ratnagiri early (about five minutes). The pantry car is working and they serve biryani, tea, and other stuff regularly. The food quality is decent. However, cleanliness is a big problem on this train. All the toilets were clogged with shit, and the floors were wet and dirty. Almost none of them had a working flush. If you're on time (10am for AC, 11am for non AC), there's a very good chance of getting last-minute tickets. Most of the journey in the Konkan happens during the day, so that's a plus for train enthusiasts. Overall, it's an okay train to travel on, but there are better options available if you're looking to travel to the Konkan from Delhi, Kota, or Gujarat.