The train has a mps of 110 kmph, hence, has average speed like that of a superfast. Surprisingly I have been observing this train from a year, and it has mas division coaches which are 130 fit for 12611/12 MAS-NZM-MAS GR. so, Restriction of GR to 110 in KR is not understandable! This kind of special treatment is even done to other GRs like JBP and NGP GR, i.e giving them a sf timetable instead of faster rajdhani type.
Cleanliness of the rake is fine, without even one cleaning staff! That is lots said about the ethics of the people travelling in this train. Catering is not done, even vendors at Mangaluru n all r not good. Best thing would be to...
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About the schedule of the train, it was awesome, 30 mins late at ERN, 20 mins BT at Majn, Panvel few mins late and Thane ontime.
But, however my travel had tragic ending. A man met with an accident while arriving thane. As the train was arriving, he boy fell into the gap between the train and the platform. Reportedly, he was clicking selfie. I deboarded at thane and the train was still awaited at platform no.8 for almost 30-40 mins.