Hello everyone,
Posting here on IRI after a long time—hope you're all doing well!
I recently traveled on the 20822 Santragachi Humsafar Express, from Santragachi Junction to Panvel Junction, and wanted to share...
more... my review.
Date of Journey: 12/10/2024
Loco: Tata WAP7 39109 powered the train.
Punctuality:
Absolutely horrendous, and I mean it! The train is often rescheduled from the source, typically running 4 to 6 hours late. By the time it reaches Panvel, delays can range from 8 to 10 hours, sometimes even stretching to 15 hours, thanks to SER’s prioritization of freight trains.
Luckily, my journey was on time at departure (6 PM from Santragachi), but we reached Panvel on Monday around 2 AM—2 hours late, dated 14/10/2024. We even got overtaken by the 11040 Maharashtra Express at Bhusaval Junction!
For Mumbaikars, I would suggest using this train as a last resort, especially since Santragachi is not easily accessible, and public transportation is limited. Trains like Geetanjali Express or Jnaneswari Express are much better options.
Cleanliness:
There’s OBHS staff dedicated to cleaning every 3-4 hours, but honestly, the coaches were quite dirty, indicating poor primary maintenance by SRC CDO.
Food:
I ordered my meals online—lunch from Nagpur and dinner from Bhusaval—so I can't comment on the pantry car food. However, fellow passengers mentioned that the quality wasn’t great.
Railfanning:
There wasn’t much to see, but if the train is delayed by an hour or so, the Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express overtakes it just before Nagpur. I was fortunate to witness this during my trip.
Ticket Availability:
Except during Durga Puja or other festivals, tickets are usually easy to get. However, given the train's poor punctuality, I recommend considering alternative options for this route.
Safety:
Be mindful of your luggage, as there were no RPF patrols during the night.
Feel free to correct me on any points, and I welcome your comments!
Here are some snaps I took during the journey.
Cheers!
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Mai hal hi mein 20822 Santragachi Humsafar Express se Santragachi Junction se Panvel Junction tak safar kiya aur apna review share karna chahta hoon.
Safar ki tarikh: 12/10/2024
Loco: Tata WAP7 39109 ne train ko chalaya.
Punctuality:
Bilkul bhayankar, aur main sach mein kehta hoon! Train aksar source se reschedule hoti hai, aamtaur par 4 se 6 ghante late chalta hai. Jab tak yeh Panvel pahunchta hai, der 8 se 10 ghante tak ho sakti hai, kabhi kabhi toh 15 ghante tak bhi, yeh sab SER ke freight trains ko priority dene ke karan hota hai.
Khushi ki baat hai ki meri journey departure par time par thi (sham 6 baje Santragachi se), par hum Panvel Monday ko takreeban 2 baje pahunche - 2 ghante der se, 14/10/2024 ko. Hum Bhusaval Junction par 11040 Maharashtra Express se bhi overtake ho gaye!
Mumbaikars ke liye, main is train ko aakhri option ke tor par istemaal karne ka suggest karta hoon, khaas karke jabki Santragachi aasani se pahunchne layak nahi hai, aur public transport limited hai. Geetanjali Express ya Jnaneswari Express jaise trains bahut behtar options hai.
Cleanliness:
Har 3-4 ghante pe safai karne ke liye OBHS staff dedicated hai, par sach mein, coaches kaafi ganda the, yeh SRC CDO ki taraf se primary maintenance ki kami ka ishara hai.
Food:
Maine online khana order kiya tha - Nagpur se lunch aur Bhusaval se dinner - isliye main pantry car ke khane pe kuchh nahi bol sakta. Par fellow passengers ne bataya ki quality achchhi nahi thi.
Railfanning:
Dekhne ke liye kuchh zyada nahi tha, par agar train ek ghante ya do ghante late hai, to Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express usse Nagpur se thoda pehle overtake kar deta hai. Mai apni trip ke dauraan yeh dekhne mein kaamyab raha.
Ticket Availability:
Durga Puja ya dusre festivals ke alawa, tickets aamtaur par aasani se mil jaate hai. Par, train ki kharab punctuality ko dekhte hue, main is route ke liye alternative options pe vichar karne ka suggest karta hoon.
Safety:
Apne luggage ka dhyan rakhen, raat mein koi RPF patrol nahi thi.
Kisi bhi point pe mujhe sahi karne ke liye bejhjhak, aur main aapke comments ka swagat karta hoon!
Yahan kuchh snaps hain jo maine journey ke dauraan liye.
Shukriya!