This train recently got a 2A coach. Is that really necessary for a kinda day time train? Majority of passengers sit after GKP and if someone wants to sleep, then 3A is enough, IMO. 2A is going the extra mile. It's counterpart GKP-LJN ICE just runs with CC config and no 3A even.
Also, I still believe it should leave ASH an hour before [ even before LJN-BJU goes] so that pax on the loop line reach their homes before the dead of the night.