Traveled by this Duranto, BCT-NDLS. Reached Kota Jn. 15 mins late. Departure was 20 mins late. Crossed MTJ 1 hour prior. Reached NDLS On-Time.
Imagine the slack time....between KOTA JN. & MTJ.
WAP 5 loco, LHB Rakes, MPS of 150kmph & average speed less then 50kmph.
Waste of resources.
I...
more... feel the train should reach NDLS by 15:00. After that the station gets really busy for departures. Even with present departure from BCT, the train can easily make it to NDLS an hour earlier.