* Lighter Train set rake shall increase the average speed (reduce the journey times), because of time saved in faster acceleration & deceleration) and slightly higher permitted speed due to lighter & superior rake.
* NDLS-Bhopal Shatabdi(6:00-13:50 & 15:15-23:30) with distinctly longest run of 703kms & an extended journey time 7:50 & 8:15 hrs is the most deserving candidate. Train set shall return bact to NDLS much before 23:00 hrs. If time saving is substantial, the train may be extended to HBJ.
* But which Shatabdi will actually get this rake??