As per info from previous posts a few months ago, AC Exp will reach NDLS after TN and before present AP Exp.
So, if it starts from VSKP, it will reach around 3 hrs after Dakshin Exp.
As it has new LHB coaches, people will anyway prefer it over Dakshin.
Mentioned by you, Dakshin really has most convenient timings. VSKP General people has only...
more... half general coach to Delhi in Dakshin.
So, instead having last minute bookings in AC Coaches, they should be replaced with General Coaches as General pax also need convenient timings