Given that ERS-BAND remains at Banaswadi for almost 14 hours, this train can be easily looked at for extending to Shivamogga. I think there was some discussion around this doing the rounds. Shivamogga can also end up having direct connectvity to towns like Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Thrissur,Ernakulam. Can be a good option for passengers from these places during Sabarimala season as well.
All depends on SWR if they are willing to explore this option?