Yes Sir... The new route will bring the distance from 1544 kms to 1408 kms.
The added advantage will be division of traffic thereby reducing the congestion and traffic load from other routes.
For this, IR should ensure:-
1....
more... It is a double electrified line with MPS of 160 Kmph.
2. It cuts across the ghats if any like KR so that speeds are not compromised.