yeah 9 AM Chandigarh arrival means it is running in Panipat - Ambala section between 6-8 AM which is relatively free at that time. Between 7-9 it is jam packed and difficult to accommodate trains without any Overtake.
Also it means it is running as a separate train and not linked with HQ anymore.
Similarly 3 PM Chandigarh departure means it is...
more... running ahead of Malwa & Swaraj Gang to avoid OTs in Ambala to Panipat section.
Himalayan Queen will get screwed mostly now because it will have OTs lined up between Delhi-Ambala and Vice versa with existing time slot of HQ/Ekta.