Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has made comprehensive arrangements to manage the increased passenger rush during the Dasara Festival 2026 and to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for passengers.
During the first five days of Dasara 2026, Mysuru Division recorded a total passenger footfall of 3.10 lakh, generating Rs. 3.11 crore in revenue from ticket sales.
During last year’s Dasara celebrations, the Division recorded a total passenger footfall of 6.95 lakh, with a daily average of 69,523 passengers and earned Rs. 5.43 crore from ticket sales. This year passenger footfall increased to 7.41 lakh, with a daily average of 67,423 passengers, while ticket revenue rose to Rs. 6.14 crore.
To ensure effective crowd management, 70 railway staff members have been deployed, along with more than 150 personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP). Approximately 39 CCTV cameras are being used for surveillance to monitor passenger movement and enhance security.
Three ‘May I Help You’ kiosks have been established to assist passengers, including two in the circulating area and one on Platform No. 6. An additional 15 staff members have been sought from Bengaluru (SBC) and Hubballi (UBL) Divisions to assist with ticket counter operations and ticket checking. Scouts and Guides will also support passenger guidance and crowd regulation.
A total of 27 Travelling Ticket Examiners (TTEs) will be deployed for ticket checking and crowd management. Walkie-talkies have been provided to staff to facilitate effective coordination with security personnel and other departments. Electrical staff, supported by security personnel, will monitor escalators to ensure their smooth and uninterrupted operation. Coordination has also been established with State Government agencies, including ambulance, Fire and Police services, to ensure prompt assistance during emergencies.
Special ticketing arrangements have been made to reduce congestion at booking counters and facilitate convenient ticket purchases. The existing refreshment room has been utilised to help ease congestion in the booking area. Ticketing facilities in the main entry circulating area eight Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) and four Mobile Unreserved Ticketing System (MUTS). Adequate display boards and banners are also being installed to provide clear information about train services and passenger facilities.
As part of the special operational arrangements, parcel loading activities and buggy services will remain suspended on Oct. 21, from 1 pm until the departure of the last train of the day, to minimise inconvenience to passengers and ensure smooth movement within the station.
South Western Railway, Mysuru Division, appeals to all passengers to cooperate with railway staff, follow announcements and instructions displayed at stations, and adhere to safety guidelines. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and extend their cooperation to railway personnel to ensure a safe, comfortable and hassle-free travel experience during Dasara 2026.
This post was published on October 19, 2026 7:30 pm