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Posted: May 25 2017 (10:22)
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Last Response: May 25 2017 (12:38)
8 Responses
Last Response: May 25 2017 (12:38)
The semi-high speed train Tejas Express ran at 110 kmph on its inaugural run against the railways’ claim of 160 kmph.
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1 Public Posts - Thu May 25, 2017
Agree with you in all aspects but just an angle to look at is the increase in traffic on such routes. In the context of BPL Shatabdi, the train might not find room to run freely (despite high speeds) for a long time due to the intensity of traffic congestion than what was in the 1980s.
To explain it further, Mumbai-Pune trains can be taken as an example..earlier in 90s Mumbai-Pune Deccan queen used to cover the distance in lesser time compared to now, due to added traffic congestion which wasn't prevailing during erstwhile British era, hence even speed upgradations wouldn't make a much difference as route capacity needs to be enhanced first. This case is applicable to most routes on...
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To explain it further, Mumbai-Pune trains can be taken as an example..earlier in 90s Mumbai-Pune Deccan queen used to cover the distance in lesser time compared to now, due to added traffic congestion which wasn't prevailing during erstwhile British era, hence even speed upgradations wouldn't make a much difference as route capacity needs to be enhanced first. This case is applicable to most routes on...
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6 Public Posts - Thu May 25, 2017