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I also see that it says "yes OK food" so obviously there is a pantry. I still think we should be looking to get supplies in at Pathankot and probably Jodhpur

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@lester
It probably is because of non-availability of platforms for this train at Jammu Tawi, and also because of congestion on the JAT-Pathankot line... which would also include giving way to Superfasts. It is certainly NOT for food Lester !! Nice to see you here.
good wishes to both querists.. I am sure other senior and more knowledgeable members would be able to shed more light on this long delay. But I am sure what I have said above is probably the cause...

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I just checked up cursorily. Yes, It has been timed because during that period another train is coming down from Jammu Tawi.. Muri Express..
Mr Jain, HD, Jitesh, HEDL.. please check and confirm. I looked at Pathankot Junction and found that on co-relating the arrivals at the junction, Muri Express is coming down from JAT..
Good wishes to all

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Hey Lester, Pathankot is a major staging station for the Indian armed forces going up to the Indo-Pak Border. You can be sure we will get lovely hot 'paratha's' roomali rotis, veg curries and non veg curries... etc etc. Remember Napoleon's the Army marches on its stomach or some such thing.. It applies here very well. And if we are taking this train, don't worry about the grub part here or in Jammu
Good wishes.

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thanks, Mr. Murli for the detailed and informed posts. I am not the person who asked the question, but even so, the subsequent discussion has added to my knowledge of the northern stations.

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