This train takes 22 hours to cover the distance, but wastes 2 days in effect. Dep VSG 1430 and Arr MAS 1155. Return journey 17311 also same way with MAS dep 1355 and arr VSG 1300.
Suggest the following TT for proper utilisation:
VSG DEP 2045 (in line with VSG-YPR exp) and arrive at YPR by 1030-1045. Dep YPR at 1115 and arr MAS 1730-1745. Return can leave by 2200 at MAS (slot available for 4 days/ week) and arrive at YPR 0425 and leave YPR at 0440 (KCVL-YPR slot) and arrive...
more... UBL 1200 and VSG 1800.
Advantages are:
1. Only one day is spent in travel
2. Timings suitable for DVG-TK pax towards MAS and vice versa.
3. At present, both up and down trains waste more than 1 hour in and around YPR. Especially from MAS to YPR can be covered in 6-1/2 hours, but takes around 8 hours.
4. Early morning KCVL-YPR slot gets utilised for a good cause.