Blog Entry# 1149288
Posted: Jun 28 2014 (12:54)
5 Responses
Last Response: Jul 10 2014 (20:55)
Why not convert this train into a Jan Shatabdi(as was the case earlier)? It would make sense as the patronage wouldn't be too different from what it currently is, has similar composition to 12051/12052, and the rake that sits idle for about 21 hours at MAO during the monsoon TT can be utilised on this route, the only downside being that it'll have to arrive at MAQ at around 11pm and depart at around 5am(It'll still be convenient for passengers between MAO and UD).
Or conversely, 12051/12052 could be converted into an InterCity.
Any...
more... opinions?
Right now, 80% of the passengers who travel in this train are unreserved passengers. So making it a fully reserved train will sound the death bells for its existence.