Next step should be transfer of Hotgi to Wadi (135 Kms) to SCR.
Advantages include
1. One zone reduction in Karnataka.
2. Basava and UBL HYB (Via KLBG) can run faster as two zonal interchange are eliminated (SWR CR at Hotgi and CR SCR at Wadi).
3....
more... YPR BIDR can run via KLBG reduction of around 80 kms distance.
4. More trains can run in KLBG Khanapur BIDR line.
5. Can expect MAO SC train via UBL BJP KLBG.