The introduction of 22231 KLBG-SMVB Vande Bharat makes this train share the same route with 20703 KCG- YPR Vande Bharat from Kalluru Jn to Yelahanka Jn. Both have around 30 minutes to 1 hour gap between different stations in this route and they will run behind each other from Kalluru to Yelahanka with no other train between them. (Unless maybe goods trains)
Same situation when both the trains return from Bangalore, 20704 VB is only around 15 minutes ahead of 22232 VB from Yelahanka. Both these trains overtake 18464 Prashanti Express...
more... in a span of 35-40 minutes. Throughout the shared route, these trains are maximum at a gap of 45 minutes.
So, both the trains and their return rakes have similar time tables, decent amount of slack time and the highest priority in this section.
Under perfect conditions of delayed/early runs, I think 20703 VB could be overtaken by a delayed 22231 VB. In return direction, a delayed 20704 VB could be overtaken by 22232 VB. This would be a very interesting and thrilling journey, I'm hoping for this to happen. Any thoughts anyone?
please wait...Translate to EnglishYo, so basically this new train 22231 KLBG-SMVB Vande Bharat is gonna be following the same route as 20703 KCG-YPR Vande Bharat from Kalluru Jn to Yelahanka Jn. There's like a 30 mins to an hour gap between stops on this route and these trains will be trailing each other all the way from Kalluru to Yelahanka with no other trains in between except maybe some goods trains on the track.
And when both trains head back from Bangalore, 20704 VB is only like 15 mins ahead of 22232 VB from Yelahanka. Both these trains pass 18464 Prashanti Express in like 35-40 minutes. Throughout the shared route, these trains don't have more than a 45-minute gap.
So, both train schedules are pretty much alike, with some chill time included, and they got top priority on this route.
If things go smoothly or get delayed, seems like 20703 VB might get overtaken by a tardy 22231 VB. And on the way back, if 20704 VB is late, 22232 VB might just leave it behind. Sounds like it's gonna be a wicked journey, I'm curious to see this go down. What do you guys think?
