A good alternative for many travelling from coastal Karnataka to Hyderabad. With the restrictions on Shiradi and Braganza ghats not allowing introduction of new trains, this train originating from Talaguppa which is just some 70 Kms from the coast provides a alternative to many who have to use NWKRTC/KSRTC buses...
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to travel to Hyderabad (a relief from a long arduous journey by bus). - This train will also be the only one to connect the Malnad region of Karnataka to Hyderabad-Karnatak region. - Many students from Andhra/Telangana who study in Davanagere, which is a professional college hub can utilise this train too. - For pilgrims from Andhra/Telangana, Shivamogga presents a starting point to start their complete coastal Karnataka pilgrimage. Starting with Sringeri-Horanadu-Dharmastala-Kukke Subramanya-Udupi-Kateelu-Kolluru Mookambika-Murdeshwara-Gokarna and then back to Talaguppa for their return journey. - For tourist it connects one of Indias most famous waterfalls Jog Falls (Talaguppa), Kunchikal Falls (Indias highest waterfalls - 65 Kms from Anadapuram - ANF) and Hosapete (Hampi). - Caveat: The assumption is that the current gradient work near Hosapete is completed shortly.