SWR is known for zig Zag routes/ trains. Basava, Golgumbaz, Hampi, YPR-MAQ via SRR, Island via Kerala, KIK Passenger and wekly Puducherry with multiple loco reversal, MYS MV/TN via Erode. Even SBC Rajdhani not via shorter route.
SWR can takeover Gadag express and run as fill fledged Ballari Mumbai train, with proper quota allocation to Karnataka towns.