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Blog Entry# 118880
Posted: Mar 03 2011 (09:40)

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Mar 03 2011 (09:40)   12622/Tamil Nadu Express (PT)
 
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This train should not halt at Itarsi......
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We have to distinguish between Technical "Halt" and Commercial "Stop". A technical halt is a necessity due to change of loco-pilots, water change, pantry replenishment, guard change - staff changes necessary while crossing a zone - etc.
Itarsi is a technical halt for TN Exp and not a commercial stop. The decision on a commercial stop is taken based on effect on running time, demand at local station, commercial viability. TN Exp probably does not have a commercial stop at Itarsi due to the effect it will have on its overall running
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PRESTIGE status has nothing to do with halts and stops.

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