This train can be extended to Bangalore by merging with 16585/6 triweekly YPR MAQ express. No changes in timings needed also. With this, Malabar region gets an additional triweekly to Bangalore.
Based on public response, this can become a daily NCJ MAQ SBC express. This can bring big relief to Malabar area, suffering with national highway ban in Bandipur area.
None of the trains from southern railway/ Kerala are entering shiradi ghat. This can be the first train from SR to touch Hassan.