Travel time might get further reduced for Shatabdi as well . Railway would then allow Shatabdi to run at 150 Kmph on Gatiman 160 Kmph cleared section at least !
I found IR bit stupid , they invested huge amount of money in fencing, systems and technology upgrade to run shatabdi at 150 kmph. means so much investment for a single train operation is a stupid decision. Atleast they could have converted more LHB trains on the section .. and run them all (full AC LHBs specially) at 150 Kmph on this section too... by this .. method their investment would be divided amongst more number of trains..
they...
more... can levy and earn returns by introducing Semi High Speed surcharge from .. reserved category passengers on this section !