The slot of 12861 and 12862 is precious one. That's apt for an ICE. I bat for Lalbagh - SBC ICE kind of operation here.
1. Use 12718 slot as it is for Ratnachalam. 2. Use 12717 slot (with a departure at 13:20) for 12861, and run it up to GNT as ICE. 3. 12862 should be started from GNT trailing Golconda in the morning, with a departure from BZA at 7:25, and reaching VSKP at 13:40. 4. The incoming 12862 which comes into VSKP from GNT at 13:40, will be operated as 12717 Ratnachalm to BZA with a departure at 14:45. kill two birds with one stone. This involves a change in schedule of train to Delhi. Besides, I also...
more... propose the speeding up of Simhadri, and running it as clone to JB.