With doubling about to be completed in this section, this train needs to be detached from Guruvayur express, and run as separate train. The 1 hour layover time at Maniyachi Jn. can we done away by this move.
Moreover, if Guruvayur Chennai Exp gets delayed due to some reason, this train still can proceed unaffected.
With lots of conventional rakes getting relieved...
more... due to conversion to LHB, availability of rakes should not be an issue.