Witnessed today the first run of Coimbatore Chennai AC Special. Though CC fare was reasonable at 815rs, Current availability at 755 makes it more reasonable and a good choice to travel to Chennai before afternoon. Kindly view the video for detailed coverage
Occupancy:
Hardly a 30 pax were onboard, from CBe, provably from TuP, ED, SA would have gathered patronage. EC fare seems too large, for 2K rs, also without food which makes it more costlier than Shatabdi as it gives food for 1.8k fare.
Loco:...
more... Erode WAP7 37204, HOG enabled on first run and first time in SR for running HOG for a temporary special train . Wish it becomes permanent.
Rake details:
Front and rear EOG are new ones, 2019 made and C4 C5 are WR marked factory fresh coaches. They had awesome interiors. Remaining ones are spares of 12007 & 12243 Shatabdi rakes.(including EC)