Like others have mentioned it really needs a speed up now that LHB is done. I was onboard 12618 Mangala past 2 days and it really saddened me how the train ran at 130 kmph for brief spells, each spell followed by slowdowns because they didn't bother to speed up the TT. I hope our Goa express gets treated better than that.

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Train board pics.

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Better if they schedule a later departure from VSG and keep arrival at NZM the same time, would be more convenient for most passengers going to Delhi and also the train would arrive at Pune at later time which would also be more convenient. Only small downside is that passengers won't get to witness Braganza Ghats during daytime perhaps, but small price to pay for higher speed and convenient timings.

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That would be a great especially for people visiting Shirdi from Goa if departure from VSG can be pushed to between 17.00 to 18.00 no more half day leave at workplace required 😁.
For DDS views they should restart VSG BGM pax as VSG MRJ triweekly ICE and also resume VSG MAS express back from VSG.

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