Not like that..u were a bit unlucky on that day..even if SK is delayed by a huge margin,it rarely halts at all those places except DNR (when its running early)..Also morning congestion at around Patna is high..Someday try 12393 and see how it runs in DNR Div..It has also covered PNBE-MGS sec in less than 2:30 hrs..
Regarding controlling and all,yes i agree that GC is light years ahead..