During starting of this train, It was proposed by SWR & KR to terminate at Karwar & sent to Madgaon for Watering, Cleaning & Fueling. As additional loop line & platform work was in progress at Madgaon, KR requested SWR to take up watering, cleaning & Fueling till additional line work at Madgaon completes. Post completion, train started going only till Madgaon as decided Earlier.
Regarding Extension of this train to Madgaon/Vasco - Direct or Indirect would result in Coastal KA people loose General quota seats for their lone train to...
more... State capital. As mentioned, this train sees high waiting list.
Yes Connectivity between Vasco to Karwar,Udupi, Mangalore & vice-versa is need of hour, but this train may not suit criteria. Either Passenger, DEMU (not resumed yet) or erstwhile Intercity which is permanently cancelled by KR or any new service should be started/worked upon.