Speed of this train is good but stoppage is too much if you compare with Nandan Kanan between Puri - Hijli, Gaya - DDU and CNB - ANVT. Neelachal really does not qualify for SF category but still this is good train for BBS, Tata and BKSC people to reach upto LKO. Earlier this train was 18475/6 and Nandan Kanan from staring 12815/6.