it surely seems to be the fastest option now between bangalore and howrah. wish it was there when i was in bangalore. used to be a pain pre YPR-HWH express days.
But i find the timing of the train odd. It leaves at 11 am and reaches at 4 pm, in both directions. so effectively 2 days lost. However if you consider the YPR-HWH express, even though it takes more time, you effectively lose just one day, day 1 it leaves at night and day 3 it reaches early morning, for both directions. So it seems a more convinient option even though it takes more time. i wish railways alter the time table to address this. (saying it inspite of being...
more... fully aware that the existing lines are all congested and its not easy to put in a new train according to the above criteria)