This can be extended to Amritsar with a partial route diversion and TT change. Suggested route YPR UBL BGM PUNE BRC KOTA NZM UMB JUC.
TT suggested: YPR dep 1600, UBL 0100, PUNE 1100, NZM 0645 ASR 1500. Return ASR 1400, NZM 2130, PUNE 1100, UBL 2200, YPR 0530. (Between Pune to NZM and back Duranto/ Darshan slot available for twice a week).
Advantages: Bangalore and other parts of Karnataka as well as Pune gets first ever connection to ASR. Bangalore gets a faster link to Gujarat. In fact, Pune...
more... get faster link to Delhi via WR.
No disadvantage or loss to any one. Karnataka express and Jhelum both daily take care of MMR to Delhi load.
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