In early days when this train was introduced, It has only 1 3AC cum 2AC (AB 1) and 5 SL coaches along with 5-6 general coaches. I was working in Pakur those days and used to travel in this train to my hometown Amravati (MH) as it was the only direct train.
In very short time it received excellent patronage and see now.... 5 3AC, 1 2AC and 7 SL coaches....
Now though i am not working there in Pakur, I still wish this train to be made daily.