Kolkata raiway map
Even with 110kmph MPS, Chennai - Bengaluru - Mysore VB runs at 77kmph avg speed, taking 30-50 minutes lesser than its Shatabdi counterpart. Bangalore - Mysore section has a MPS of about 100kmph. Tonnes of curves and bends on this entire route.Only HBC section is capable of 160 kph. Beyond Khana Jn. MPS is 110 only. Tracks in entire NFR section not capable of 110 on most stretches, let alone 130. Not sure if there would be substantial time savings.
Couldn't agree more... Ironically they've introduced a Vande Bharat on this very stretch where trains get delayed the most on this route. 😂...Take HWH-CSMT stretch for example. Mumbai/Pune Durontos, Prestigious trains like Geetanjali, Azad Hind etc. on average 5 hours delay around Bilaspur (SECR) is routine nowadays despite tripling the tracks and speed upgrades. Here the excuse is priority to freight traffic...