2 reasons for slow speed andmore time taken is
1. Running with diesel engine after electrification of the route speed i think will increase.
2. Loco reversal done to connect to rupsa- bangriposi route....this year Rail budget a new survey added to make a bypass line from kgp-bhc line to rupsa-bangriposi line....
After completing the 2 project i think speed will increase.
Friday...
more... run of shimlipal exp is needed as many pgrs on weekends go to baripada side who work in kolkata area on weekdays....