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Posted: Jul 05 2023 (17:19)
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Jul 05 2023 (17:19) 12907/Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express (PT) | BDTS/Mumbai Bandra Terminus (7 PFs) | VTA/WAP-4E/22678
AbdulRehman^~
AbdulRehman^~ 11607 blog posts
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That time saved is only of consequence when the train has too many halts. For long distance trains with less halts there is practically no difference between the performance variables of a P4 and a P7! ...
No time is wasted in deceleration and acceleration, so P4 or P7 doesn't matter much.
Few years back, Gatimaan got RPM P7 as offlink and it still made NZM on time despite P7 being way inferior than P5 (pathetic TE after 120 kmph and MPS of only 140 kmph)
Therefore for non-stop long runs, clearance matters more than the loco.
Few years back, Gatimaan got RPM P7 as offlink and it still made NZM on time despite P7 being way inferior than P5 (pathetic TE after 120 kmph and MPS of only 140 kmph)
Therefore for non-stop long runs, clearance matters more than the loco.
many years ago even Sampoorna Kranti used to run with WAP-4 at 130 MPS and was punctual