It is always assumed that people from/ to Mysore will compulsorily go via Bangalore. This is not correct. SWR MYS division is not connecting it's own territory properly. There are no zero connectivity to Chikmagalur, Chitradurga/ Rayadurga. No proper connectivity to Davangere. Alternate days train only is available to Mangalore (Upto MAJN is in MYS division). All above are within SWR MYS division only!!!.
Railways can run a night train from MYS to Ballari/ Chikmagalur split takes at Kadur. One proper night train from MYS to Mangalore. Thrice a week night train to Panaji via Hassan, Hubli. Thrice a week night train to Bijapur via Hassan, Chitradurga, Ballari, Hospet, Gadag, Bagalkot.
Now...
more... tourist are at the mercy of Bus services, who burn hole in the pockets.
Why not we have a split arrangement for Mumbai train Chalukya at Arsikere? Thereby we get a daily train to Mumbai from MYS.