CR must start non stop double decker train service between panvel and pune.
Distance of 120km in just 1 hr 30 min.
Train should be of 6 to 8 coaches powered by two locos, each from both end.
post ur reviews on this.
normal train would do. However: 1)PNVL has very limited ability to act as terminal for trains, and Pune is saturated. Unless PNVL terminal comes up hardly any train is going to start running from here 2)the current fastest train on the route takes 140 Mins, even with non-stop i doubt timing can go below 120 Mins as this is a single line route and sees along with passenger trains some freights too. Doubling isn't on cards, and nearly every new train running via Pune-Mumbai is introduced via PNVL only, so unlikely timings can... more...
be reduced much. 120 isn't bad, but considering that buses also take pretty much same time the train will loose its sheen especially if IR charges extra for non stop service
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