Spl Mumbai Rajdhani run-time may be increased

Mumbai | Sunday | 22nd July, 2018

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"In next timetable, similar paced trains have been proposed to run in a bunch. On its return journey to Bandra, it stick to its schedule on 10 times.According to the proposed revised timings, the Bandra-Nizamuddin Rajdhani will depart at 5:10pm, instead of 4:15pm, and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi at 8am, instead of 6:10am. This will improve sectional capacity and punctuality," he added. "There is no proposal right now," Northern Railway General Manager Vishwesh Chaube said.However, he added that "whatever changes" is to be made will be effective from the next timetable expected in a month. The special Rajdhani is now likely to take an hour more to reach its destination.The sources pointed out the decision was taken after it was noticed that the train rarely remained punctual since its introduction last year.Out of the 120 trips it made, the Bandra-Nizamuddin Rajdhani remained on time only thrice..