In the late 70s TN used to start from Chennai at 7AM and reach NDLS by 12.35PM. 29hrs and 35mts.
Around 1987 TN started from MAS at 21.00 and reached NDLS at 06.45
Return TN started at 22.30 and reached at 08.10
In...
more... 1986 TN would start at 21.00 and reach NDLS at 5.15 and GT used to start at 17.00 and reach at 06.45
The arrival times were reversed in the 1987 Timetable. TN slowed down and GT speeded up thus preventing the overtake