For a long time,i wanted to explore the "NWR" zone known for its double stack container freight services and WR known for its high speed actions.My wait for this finally got over as i took this train,the 19043 bandra bhagat ki kothi humsafar express from borivali to bgkt.
Travelled on 28th march 2019 coach:-B16.Here are my reviews:-
Maintainence:-Excellent top notch maintained by western railways.The usb ports,charging points,personal lights for each berth were present and was working in a proper condition.Personal light here means you get a light in your berth incase you don't...
more... wanna switch the main light.See the pic for more reference.Toilet was well maintained too.
Punctuality:-Can be called as "Slacksafar".It arrived ahmedabad junction 25 mins before time,palanpur junction 30 mins before time and bgkt 5 mins late.So you can rely on this train it terms of punctuality.
Food:-You don't get much option in daytime.Pantry guyss said they sell only veg biryani at a cost of 60/-.So it is advisable to pack food either from abu road or palanpur or ahmedabad.Breakfast is avaible like cheese sandwich,tea,coffee,veg cutlet etc.
Occupancy:-During my journey,80% of the total passengers onboard this train de boarded at ahmedabad junction.The train was empty thereafter all the way to bgkt.
Railfanning:-Dont hesitate to take this train.This train is an alternative to those who wanna see double stack container through aravali express,ranakpur express and all but can't get tickets,take this train.Till marwar junction (this train skips marwar junction)you will get a good amount of double stacks.
Traction:-It gets BRC WAP4/5/7 till adi and adi to bgkt sbi/bgkt wdp4d.
Avability:-Normally ahmedabad people take this train.Also,due to flexi fare,this train has a good amount of current avability.For example, during my journey current avability was 400 seat!!So if you are a last minute traveller who has urgency, take this train but with extra fare!!
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