Dear Anand , Nice compilation of info about BPL SHT...Here I would like to TOP-UP some facts regarding this train..
---NDLS-JHS Shatabdi was the First Shatabdi to be introduced on IR, Which was later extended to BHOPAL.
----IT had 7 CC coaches in all, No EC at that time...
----For all incl Fare of Rs 150 ( NDLS_JHS), It had poor patronage..Running with less...
more... than 100 pass on AGC_JHS stretch( TT used to ferry pass for a cool Rs50-60 only)Later on it was extended to BPL & occupancy improved.
--- The train ran for a top speed of 150 KMPH between TKD_RAJA KI MANDI for few months, However, this has been reduced to 140 KMPH officially after a minor accident near Bhuteshwar ( MTJ )...