KOP - PNVL (447 kms) is my choice over the KOP - PUNE as listed by you. The train may start early and reach late in the night at Kolhapur . Undoubtedly, Miraj and Sangli would get better timings than Kolhapur. The afternoon arrival at PUNE and PNVL would give numerous benefits for the passengers from this region and is the need of the hour.