No, when it comes to Shatabdi, nothing pretty much beats the erstwhile JHS, now HBJ Shatabdi...
Moreover the AGC-MTJ line of NR line was rebuilt specifically for this train to enjoy 140, then 150 runs...LKO Shatabdi never got any such exclusive priviledges...
It is only recently that the CNB stretch has been upgraded to 140 capable speeds!
When it came to Shatabdis, 12001/2 has...
more... always been the benchmark!