Travelled in this train from KCG to YPR on 01/05/18. The loco in lead was KJM WDP-4D 405XX series. There is Pay & Use AC Waiting hall at PF#1 at KCG(Falaknuma side) and they charge Rs 30/hour. There is no IRCTC water vending machine at PF1 while on PF#2, it is there. For lunch, only lemon rice(Rs 19) is available on PF#1. Rest serve only chips, frooti, water bottle, cold drinks, etc. There is one CCD shop for junk food lovers at PF1. There is one Railway Museum which charge 10 Rs and every railfan must visit it.
After departure, Samosa vendors sell 2 samosas for Rs 20 till Shadnagar and it is okay. Veg biryani(Rs 60) & egg biryani(Rs...
more... 70) is served by private vendors around Kurnool City & Dhone. At Gooty station, idli-vada & Dosa (Rs 30) is available and it is good.
Almost, all passengers travel from KCG till YPR as indicated by digital charts on PF1&2.
A quick analysis also reveals that WL16 in 2A will lead to confirm seat while above that will lead to RAC.
In 3A, Till WL29, the passengers got confirmed seat while WL30 to WL37 will lead to RAC. There is a bleak chance for ticket to confirm onboard.
SWR should augment more 3A & 2A coaches.