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A record-breaking freight loading, passenger earnings
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A record-breaking freight loading, passenger earnings

April 8, 2024

Mysuru Railway Division’s passenger earnings total Rs. 413.73 crore; parcel earnings reach Rs. 10.65 crore Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railways (SWR) has made significant strides in its history, thanks to the dedicated efforts of its team. The Division has reached unprecedented heights, setting new records in freight loading and passenger earnings, thereby…

SWR Mysuru Division undertakes Cleanliness Drive
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SWR Mysuru Division undertakes Cleanliness Drive

September 24, 2022

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railways (SWR) commenced Swachhata Pakhwara-2022 fortnight campaign on Sept.16 with an objective to bring about further visible changes in level of cleanliness in Railway premises, trains and Railway Stations under the aegis of “Swachh Rail, Swachh Bharat” and to make cleanliness everyone’s objective. As part of the drive…

“Meri Saheli” initiative for focused action on security of women travelling in trains
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“Meri Saheli” initiative for focused action on security of women travelling in trains

November 3, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The  Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mysuru Division, South Western Railways (SWR), as per the directives of Director General,  RPF, has launched “Meri Saheli” initiative for focused action on security of women across the division with an objective to provide safety and security to lady passengers travelling by trains for their entire journey from starting…

Consumer Court asks Railways to pay ex-employee’s medical bill
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Consumer Court asks Railways to pay ex-employee’s medical bill

April 15, 2018

Mysuru:  The Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has ordered South Western Railways (SWR) to pay a compensation of Rs. 29,593 with 10 percent interest rate to its former employee as medical reimbursement for not treating him at its hospital in Mysuru. Anantharamu, son of late Krishnoji Rao and a resident of 10th Cross, Hebbal…

Srinivas wins bronze in Para TT Nationals
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Srinivas wins bronze in Para TT Nationals

April 5, 2018

Ramakrishnaiah Srinivas, working as Chief Reservation Supervisor at South Western Railways, Mysuru, secured bronze medal at Para National Table Tennis championships held at Indore, MP, recently. Srinivas beat Ravinder Yadav (Harayana)  9-11,11-6,11-7,116 in the quarter-finals. In the semi finals, Srinivas lost to Dominic Pascal of Karnataka 7-11, 8-11, 11-6, 8-11. In the bronze medal, Srinivas…

Ticketless travel: Railways collect Rs. 78,120 as fine
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Ticketless travel: Railways collect Rs. 78,120 as fine

December 28, 2017

Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railways (SWR) has cautioned rail commuters against ticketless travel. This follows a ticket-checking drive held last week during which 272 cases were booked and Rs. 78,120 was collected in fines. The checking was done between Kadakola and Ashokapuram Railway Stations on the Chamarajanagar-Bengaluru Passenger, and 83 persons were…

Cancellation of Trains
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Cancellation of Trains

September 4, 2017

Mysuru: Due to delay in restoration work in flood affected sections over North Frontier Railway, the following trains are cancelled: Train No. 12509, Bengaluru Cantt. – Guwahati Express journey commencing from Bengaluru Cantt. on Sept. 6 and 7 is cancelled; Train No. 22501, KSR Bengaluru – New Tinsukiya  Express journey commencing from New KSR Bengaluru…

SWR launches Passenger Security Helpline No. 182
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SWR launches Passenger Security Helpline No. 182

August 31, 2017

Mysuru: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has established a centralised RPF Security Helpline 182 at the Divisional Security Control Room, Mysuru and is being manned by RPF round-the-clock. It will initiate swift action in providing necessary help to passengers in distress, especially women, whenever calls are received on these three numbers, according to a press…

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