Due to a reduction in sleeper coaches on trains originating from Bhopal, passengers are facing increased crowding and difficulty in securing tickets. The Rewanchal Express, which runs between Rani Kamalapati Railway Station in Bhopal and Rewa, previously had 12 sleeper coaches but now has only 6, with the remaining space...
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allocated to AC coaches. The same situation exists on the Bhopal Express, which now has only 6 sleeper coaches running between Bhopal and Delhi. Passengers report that the remaining sleeper coaches are overcrowded and often resemble general coaches due to the influx of passengers with waiting tickets. The situation is exacerbated by the significant difference in fares between sleeper and AC coaches, and the lack of availability of special trains to accommodate the increased demand. Waiting lists for sleeper tickets on trains to Mumbai, Pune, and Gorakhpur are consistently exceeding 100, while AC 3-tier waiting lists are ranging between 35 and 60. Even on special trains, waiting lists are averaging over 50 in both sleeper and AC classes. Several trains departing from Bhopal are facing significant waiting lists, including the Pushpak Express, Kamayani Express, Amritsar Express, Punjab Mail, Mangala Express, Panvel-Gorakhpur Express, Kushinagar Express, LTT-Gorakhpur Superfast, Jhelum Express, Goa Express, Chhattisgarh Express, and Amarakantek Express. Passengers are expressing their concerns about the reduction in sleeper coaches and the resulting discomfort, as well as the long waiting lists and increased fares for alternative options.