hope you have some idea about the route of 16382/16381....it is not via Konkan...once the daily train via Kotayam to Mumbai via Konkan is there..then the difference will be seen...it is an important step towards the benefit of lakhs of people visiting Sabarimala ...and not just the people of Kottayam or kerala...so better let us keep away the Mangalore spirit and stay united for the ultimate good....even the people of Mangalore could use the train know...extension does not mean the train skipping Mangalore...