With this arrangement , SWR can do away with 16511/16517 and run SBC-KAWR as a dedicated train.
Patronage for 16511/16517 beyond MAQ into Kerala is usually underwhelming and this has also been discussed previously. Passengers south of Kannur hardly take that over 16527 and for the few passengers boarding that train from Kannur and Payyanur this extension is as good as the alternative. Timing wise this is not too big a stretch, and this can reach Kasaragod at 12.00 and depart by 16.00 from there itself.
Those who may prefer going via...
more... Hassan for the lower distance and fare, they can take a connecting train from MAJN.