So, I recently travelled from Lpi to Pune. Let me tell you what I noticed. Train Stuff: There was this cool BZA wap 4 engine from BZA to Wadi, then a badass EMD (WDP 4D) from KYN took over. Cleanliness: The toilets and sleeper compartments were clean. Can't say anything about AC since I didn't travel in it. Train Spotting: It was super exciting when the Pune Shatabdi overtook us. It felt like a thunderstorm passing by. We overtook the Jayanti Janata in Wadi, but later it overtook us after Kalaburagi. Our train was stuck in a small station past Kalaburagi for more than 1 hour and 30 minutes. We saw some other trains there, like the fancy-looking Utkrisht livery Udyan. Speed: We were running at a good speed until Solapur. We reached there 1 hour plus late, but we only had a 15-minute halt. I thought I would be late to Pune, but the KYN EMD monster picked up some serious speed. I think we were going above 100 mph for most of the Solapur Pune section. We ended up reaching Pune on time. Food: This train doesn't have a kitchen, so I suggest grabbing some snacks in Wadi or Kalaburagi. And if you're hungry, order food online in Solapur. Downsides: Okay, now for the bad stuff. There were so many unreserved passengers from SC to Kalaburagi. They would just grab seats and talk really loudly. It was so annoying. I also encountered a bunch of beggars and transgenders asking for money. It really bummed me out. Overall, the train is pretty good with minimal stops. The only downside is the unreserved passengers in the sleeper coaches and the beggars/transgenders, which made me feel a bit unsafe.

SC से PUNE तक यात्रा की। Punctuality: SC से बिलकुल सही समय पर शुरू हुई और PUNE में 5 मिनट पहले पहुंच गई। Speed: स्पीड बहुत बढ़िया थी, अधिकांश सेक्शन में 90+ की गति अपनाई गई। Food: मैंने सिर्फ एक पानी की बोतल ही प्राप्त की, नाश्ता या चाय नहीं दी गई। Cleanliness: ट्रेन बहुत साफ थी, बिस्तर अच्छे थे। लेकिन मेरे कोच में यात्रा के दिन पानी नहीं था, साफ़-सफ़ाई के लिए थोड़ा समय बिताना पड़ा, विशेषज्ञता देखने का।