As per news report (Mathrubhumi, Chennai Edition, dated 4.4.2013), a Malayalee Association from Chennai had requested RM to route the VSKP-QLN train, announced in this year's budget, via MAS, as it would benefit more passengers with additional run of just 2 hours. The routing via MAS would also benefit the passengers to/from MAS, from Kerala too, they claimed.