Only intercity between CSMT and PUNE to get WAP-7 as a regular loco link. Maintains its schedule perfectly because of its RSA with Pune Solapur Intercity. Gets top priority the whole route.
If getting a UR ticket, go to CSMT or Dadar to get a seat. There are only 3 GS coaches for UR passengers, other 2 GS coaches before D7 are reserved for MST holders.
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Unless absolutely necessary, try to get down at Shivajinagar or you will have a difficult time getting down at Pune, since Solapur passengers will force themselves trying to get a seat.