yes, felt the same. It appeared that Rourkela and Tata controllers weren't expecting this train that early and hence regulated it to clear the line of freight.
Anyone traveling to Howrah by this train should book Hotel/accommodation there in advance and expecting this one to help you catch the onward train connection would be way too optimistic. I had to go for it as last resort in the penultimate hour due to non clearance of my wait listed ticket in LTT KYQ Karmabhoomi Exp and it cost me dearer.