This train must come back. Re-introduction needed & if done, must run via MAO-PNVL-IGP-BSL-BPL-NDLS-CDG-JAT route. MAO will get
1. 3rd Train to Bhopal; 2. 2nd train to Chandigarh; 3. 1st direct connectivity with Kashmir. 16687/88 old route via CBE-TPTY-BZA-BPL-NDLS was more circular & long. Return 16688: - SVDK 08.20; NDLS 22.15; BPL 10.05; PNVL 23.55; MAQ 14.45|| Monsoon:- MAQ 13.55; PNVL 06.30; NDLS 08.50; SVDK 22.00|| SVDK 08.20; NDLS 22.15; BPL 10.05; PNVL 23.55; MAQ 16.25||