I think also further speed up is possible by atleast 30 minutes for this train ie. 17310 VSG YPR express.
Another idea can be of extending Panchaganga express to VSG which anyways is brought to MAO for SM and then arranging an RSA between Panchaganga and VSG YPR express this will also fulfill the long pending demand for VSG to Karwar, Udupi and Mangalore area connection.