SL unprofitability: Usually SL in most trains are jamp packed.. Floor, vestibules, SLB/LB got stuffed to the level which makes 300% or more of earmarked capacity!! With less of ICE/MEMU in non-metro (or suburb of metro), these SL turn out the way for MST/GEN travelers whose contribution is tough to calculate!!
SL traveler pocket: Agents make fortune & got established business by overcharge which eventually is paid by travelers. Rs. 500 ticket charged at Rs. 1000+. Let Fare increase but then SL traveler be ensured of fair booking!!
Service: With service at its...
more... least (delay/dirty toilets/No water etc), it's easy for AC traveler to switch budget flight but not for SL traveler to switch AC or even Bus!!