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Posted: Dec 29 2023 (08:56)
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Dec 29 2023 (08:56) 20642/Coimbatore Jn. - Bengaluru Cantt. Vande Bharat Express
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Coimbatore-Bangalore Vande Bharat- a massive disappointment?
1) Departs CBE at 5 AM which seems way too early.
2) Uday Express(22666) departs at a more convenient time at 5:40 AM.
3) Uday Express itself has...
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1) Departs CBE at 5 AM which seems way too early.
2) Uday Express(22666) departs at a more convenient time at 5:40 AM.
3) Uday Express itself has...
more...
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Even if route is not changed, can be speeded up a lot, despite issues of single line, ghat section. Why to unnecessary slack to a high priority train?
Should depart at 6 or 6:30 in morning and reach by 11::30 - 12:00 (depending on dep timing), 5 hr to 5 hr30 min max.
Should depart at 6 or 6:30 in morning and reach by 11::30 - 12:00 (depending on dep timing), 5 hr to 5 hr30 min max.
looking at the TT , do you think it is possible to cover this distance in 5 hours ? i thought it is impossible via this route.
Does n't IR know that they are planning schedule for a VB train not an intercity express ! this should fail and then re routed or re scheduled permanently ..
Does n't IR know that they are planning schedule for a VB train not an intercity express ! this should fail and then re routed or re scheduled permanently ..
SMVT seems like built by SWR without any involvement with state transport authorities or state government wings. So no proper approach road, no proper conveyance, no safety. Just like a jewel in an island.
It just goes to showcase that just because a route exists, it doesn't mean you plow in a VB train onto it. Just look at the 33 kph speed for the last section of this train. Looks as if it's running on ancient lines that haven't been upgraded in eons. A better thing would be to run an ICE with the same timings and put in 8 AC coaches onto it via this route. It'll serve all kinds of pax on this route, will only be slightly slower [since VBs have faster acceleration] and most importantly, have a much higher carrying capacity.