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actually, it seems to be learning/conclusion from TVC KGQ VBE success that more halts is generating good occupancy.
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distance traveled to and fro is merely 1000km which is achievable within a single date
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more... BSB VBE & RKMP VBE does 700+ km each side. SVDK VBE does 650km each side, hence limited stops.
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acceleration and deceleration is good anyways. so adding more stops to increase occupancy.
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as we know there few VBEs infamous for poor occupancy. Hence success through halts is more important running it empty.
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/blog/post/5724890it would depend on route/section served.
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There are 'n' no of trains running non stop NDLS CNB (~440km) whereas no other section does similar. e.g. NZM-VGLJ, NDLS-LKO, many other sections do not have such practice. so varies from section to section.