I totally agree with you.
I feel that a new shatabdi from LKO can sort things. Also, I think diverting should only increase travel time by 1.5 hr.
Also, people take buses as they take lesser time than Intercity and they don't get late much. If a shatabdi can save time, then people will definitely prefer it. Time is money.
Intercity CC...
more... should not suffer as it costs only 380 compared to 470 for AC buses and even Rs. 280 is charged by non AC buses. Railways can even add more CC to intercity and will still get pax.
Lastly, I'm a new railfan. I want to know if posting on this site can affect the railways? If yes, how?
Thank you,
Nitesh