The Visakhapatnam-Banaras biweekly express, launched on November 22, has faced complaints about its new coaches being replaced with old, dirty ones. Passengers reported torn seats, dirty interiors, and the absence of a pantry car. The train's schedule has been criticized as inconvenient for passengers traveling from distant parts of the city,...
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particularly those boarding at Madhurawada and Gajuwaka. Rail activists have also requested additional stops, including at Simhachalam, a pilgrimage site, and for the train to be made a daily service to accommodate the high demand. The Divisional Railway Manager has acknowledged the complaints and promised to investigate the coach replacement, address the lack of a pantry car, and discuss other concerns with the zonal authorities.