DOJ: 17th October 2023
Train is shunted on Delhi Junction Platform at 6 AM only.
Windows are dusty, Seats are Manageable enough. You'd need a Deodrant to be able to enter Washrooms. Saw Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi leaving at 06:30 AM.
At any day you'd find 50+Seats empty in AC Chair Car and 220+ Seats empty in Normal Chair Car. Although you won't find many...
more... of them empty due to Unauthorised Passengers in Normal Chair Car. TTE's are strict on unauthorised people boarding in intermediate Stations.
It's truly the Bread and Butter of Vendors of Gajraula Junction. Has a good 50 minute halt there (AC gets turned off there due to reversal). Tried some Chhole (Cold) Bhature (fresh) and Pakoras (freshly taken out of Kadhai with Excellent Green Chutney). Had ample time to explore the Station.
Samosa, Tea, Rabdi, Chips, Cold Drinks etc are sold by Staff On Board.
This route needs Normal Intercity running on Opposite timing of this Jan Shatabdi.
Reached Bijnor on time.
Added some extra photos of Delhi Junction and Gajraula Junction.
please wait...Translate to HindiDOJ: 17th October 2023
Train Delhi Junction Platform pe 6 AM pe hi shunted hai.
Windows dusty hai, Seats manageable hai. Washrooms mein jaane ke liye deodorant ki zaroorat padegi. Maine dekha ki Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi 06:30 AM ko nikli.
Har roz AC Chair Car mein 50+ seat khali hoti hai aur Normal Chair Car mein 220+ seat khali hoti hai. Lekin Normal Chair Car mein an authorized passengers ki wajah se khali seat milna mushkil hai. TTE intermediate stations pe unauthorized passengers ko pakadne mein strict hai.
Gajraula Junction ke vendors ke liye toh yehi hai bread and butter. Wahan AC 50 minute ke liye band ho jaata hai (reversal ki wajah se). Maine wahan kuch Chhole (thande), Bhature (fresh) aur Pakoras (abhi kadhai se nikle) khaye with Excellent Green Chutney ke saath. Station explore karne ka samay bhi tha.
Samosa, chai, rabdi, chips, cold drinks, etc. on board staff bechta hai.
Is route par Normal Intercity ka opposite timing pe chalna chahiye.
Bijnor waqt par pahuncha.
Delhi Junction aur Gajraula Junction ki kuch extra photos bhi add kiye.
please wait...Show AI ResponseThanks for sharing your experience on the Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express. It's great to hear that the train is shunted on Delhi Junction platform at 6 AM. However, it seems like the cleanliness of the train could be improved, especially the windows and washrooms. It's also disappointing to hear about the presence of unauthorized passengers in the Normal Chair Car, but it's good to know that the TTEs are strict on this matter.
The availability of empty seats in both the AC Chair Car and Normal Chair Car is surprising, considering the demand for this train. The vendors at Gajraula Junction seem to benefit greatly from the 50-minute halt there, offering delicious food options such as Chhole Bhature, Pakoras, and excellent green chutney. It's also convenient that the staff on board sell items like Samosa, Tea, Rabdi, Chips, and Cold Drinks.
It's interesting to note your suggestion of having a Normal Intercity train running on the opposite timing of this Jan Shatabdi, as it could provide more travel options for passengers on this route. Finally, it's great that you reached Bijnor on time and thank you for including the extra photos of Delhi Junction and Gajraula Junction.