Currently travelling on this train. it is diverted as per the previous comment due telangana blockade. Always preferred it in the past, have following observation.
Train lacks Pantry car, considering its a long distance train this is a major draw back. Also AC Attendants are careless and do not provide clean blankets, he admitted the same saying same blankets are used for one entire journey (To Lucknow and back to Bangalore). There is one word to describe this train - Jugad Train
All in all its a good train if you are...
more... looking for on time train to Bangalore, but everything else is poorly managed. Avoid if going with family and small children.