Although you should do prior reservations in this train for travelling or else should look for other train, but still if you are in a group of guys or may be last moment traveller (like me) and have to take general coach for travelling to madgaon, then don't wait at CSTM for the train. Go to TNA by 20:30hrs and board 10104 mandovi express general coach. Because the same rake of 10104 which reaches CSTM becomes 10111 konkan kanya. If boarded at TNA, the you will have ample amount of time and choice for a better seat. If in group take the upper berth and if alone or two persons, then take the aisle side seat. 10104 gets empty by TNA and at DR many people of same kind (konkan kanya general boarding) people board it.
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only guys, but i have seen many girls also opting this train for going to konkan. Safety is good,especially ladies safety.

Sadly, the only direct connection between Bangalore and Mumbai.

Pro:
Good for railfanning. You can see Bhor Ghats in daylight.

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No Pantry Car, food service is pathetic on the train. Pack good amount of food for 24 hours of journey
Coaches are older than me. I am going to be 25. Water leakage is there. Coaches are totally worn out.
Sleeper Class is 'Unreserved' between Bangalore and Gulbarga and Pune to Mumbai. More UR people than SL people.
Remains delayed throughout the journey, only the slack in Mumbai helps to recover the delay.

Always travelled in 12649/50 Sampark kranti or Rajdhani but dis time by this train due to sudden plan or unavailability in shorter route.. Dont worry, pack ur bag with an excitement for one of the scenic journey to Delhi from Bangalore.. This train will offer u more tastes than 12649/50.
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TUMKUR: Enjoy crispy chips of Banana, Brinjal, Potato and many more with tea at pf 1 itself.
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DAVANGERE: Refresh up ur evening with fresh and Tasty Davangere Benne Dosa served over Banana leaves, its tasty not just to say, dont miss Davangere's Benne dosa. Enjoy it while making glance at Mighty Tungabhadra.
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HUBLI: Take ur Dinner by hot and tasty Idli Vada Chutney and Veg Pulao along with chapati and sabji.
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DHARWAD: Wanting to have some sweet after dinner, dont miss chance to have Dharwad's tasty and soft Peda.
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PUNE: Energise up with ur breakfast of Tea, Pav Bhaji or Puri Bhaji and famous Chikki of Lonavla.
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DAUND: Habitual of getting wake up late, dont worry, enjoy proper food including egg n chicken biryani, Sandwich, pav bhaji, puri bhaji, paneer, chana, pulao, vada pav etc at pf 1.Enjoy without tension, U have 30mins time at Daund bt be sure to have ur food here if dont want to take pantry stuff. And then have a view of Divine Godavari, Kadwa and Bhima rivers.
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MANMAD: Feeling tired due to noon travel, refresh with tasty Vada Pav, Pomegranate seed with pinch of spice over. Go for bargain purchase of Raisins at pf itself. Dont hesitate Raisins r good in quality.
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BHUSAWAL: Have ur evening refreshment by Banana, Pohe and Vada Pav, Dosa and tea at pf itself. Dont miss Bhusawal's Pohe by crossing through Divine Tapi river.