The chances are pretty decent if the DOJ is a reasonably far. A major chunk of 1A is reserved for VIPs and higher railway officials, but it makes sense that why'd such officials turn up to the least preferred train of the route when they have better options. Thats for the brighter side. If there's something that can play a spoilsport its the enormous winter rush.
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