i was a regular travellar of this train 2 years back, but my last trip was ended very sad, i have booked one 2AC tkt from ST to MAS on the day of opening of quota(means 2 months before journey), i got WL 1 , i thought it will confirm, but my surprise it did't move at all in 2 month period as well as not confirmed after chart preparation also due to use of HO quota for very short distance in this train. getting tatkal is also very difficult in this train, let's wish you best of luck for whatever you do.