The problem with SWR is that trains have to originate from SBC/ MYS/ UBL. No other places have maintenance facilities. Why not develop SMET, DVG, BAY, BJP, BGM, HPT?
Another odd requirement of SWR is that, trains have to pass through two of three cities -- MYS/ SBC/UBL.
This makes train travel in Karnataka very odd. How else you can explain Gol Gumbaz from Mysore to Solapur via Bangalore, Hubli? or Basava via SBC, DMM, GTL, KLBG, SUR and then BJP? Or Hampi express MYS UBL via SBC BAY HPT?...
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HIigh time we have originating trains from Shivamogga, Ballari, Belgaum, Bijapur etc