Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, observed International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) – 2026 yesterday in accordance with the directives of the Railway Board.

The observance aimed to create awareness among road users about safe practices at level crossings and to prevent accidents caused by negligence and unsafe crossing habits.

As part of the campaign, an awareness programme was held at Level Crossing Gate No. 04 between Mysuru and Ashokapuram Railway Stations, which was led by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Mudit Mittal, along with Additional Divisional Railway Manager Shammas Hameed and other senior officers.

Addressing the gathering, the DRM emphasised that safety at Level Crossings is a shared responsibility and urged road users to exercise caution and strictly follow safety regulations while approaching and crossing railway level crossings.

He highlighted that people should always stop, look and listen before crossing, never attempt to cross when the gate is closed or warning signals are operating, avoid rushing through the crossing, refrain from using mobile phones or other distractions, follow the instructions of gatekeepers and Railway staff and use only authorised level crossings instead of trespassing across railway tracks.

The awareness campaign featured distribution of safety pamphlets, interactive sessions with road users and live demonstrations on safe crossing practices.

A Nukkad Natak, performed by the Scouts and Guides team of South Western Railway,                      effectively conveyed important safety messages and encouraged responsible behaviour among the public.

The programme witnessed active participation from Railway officials, staff, Scouts & Guides volunteers and members of the public.