Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has partnered with Schneider Electric India Private Limited and an NGO, Communitree, to plant 1,500 tree saplings at Railway Hospital premises in city. The Railways undertake extensive plantation drive every year. Besides increasing the green cover over the Railway land, planting of saplings and harvesting of mature trees…
Mock drill by SWR and NDRF team in city tomorrow
September 20, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR), along with a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Government personnel, will conduct a joint mock drill at Ashokapuram Railway Station in city tomorrow (Sept. 21) from 10.30 am onwards. Train derailment-induced rescue and relief operations following the incident will be part…
SWR Mysuru Division observes “Swachhata Pakhwada” Fortnight
September 17, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, is observing “Swachhata Pakhwada” Fortnight across the Division from Sept. 16 to 30. Rahul Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager, South Western Railway, Mysuru, launched the programme by administering the Swachhta Pledge to the officers and staff at the amphitheatre in Divisional Office premises on yesterday. He called upon staff…
SWR Mysuru’s Business Development Unit interacts with traders, farmers
September 13, 2021• Discusses possibility of operating Kisan Rail from Challakere • Ensures timely supply of rakes comprising wagons in good condition • DRM highlights discount available in Station-to-Station Scheme Mysore/Mysuru: The Business Development Unit (BDU) of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, headed by Senior Officers of Operations and Commercial Departments, held a meeting with traders/…
SWR Mysuru Division observes Anti-Terrorism Day
May 23, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) Mysuru Division had organised Anti-Terrorism Day on May 21 to wean away youth from terrorism and the cult of violence by highlighting the sufferings of common people and showing as to how it is prejudicial to the national interest. As part of the programme, Rahul Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager, administered…
Festival rush: Railways to run special trains up to Apr. 14
April 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) is operating 20 additional trains from Apr. 10 to 14 to clear extra rush of passengers due to Ugadi festival as well as ongoing strike by KSRTC staff. Addressing a news conference here on Friday, Rahul Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), SWR, Mysuru Division, said that nearly…
SWR Mysuru Division launches anti-plastic drive
March 28, 2021After two-month campaign, Railways to penalise violators Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has launched a two-month drive to sensitise passengers on ban on use of plastics in Railway Stations and on trains as per the directives issued by Government of Karnataka. As part of the campaign, posters and stickers have been pasted at…
SWR Mysuru Division DRM chairs 32nd Permanent Negotiation Machinery Meeting
March 15, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) conducted the 32nd Permanent Negotiation Machinery (PNM) Meeting on Feb. 25 and 26 at the Divisional Railway Manager’s (DRM) Office in city. DRM Rahul Agarwal chaired the opening session. The representatives of South Western Railway Mazdoor Union (SWRMU), Mysuru Division, participated in the conciliation. Speaking on the…
International Women’s Day: All-women crew runs Bengaluru-bound train
March 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) celebrated International Women’s Day in a novel way by running an all-women crew of a train yesterday. The authorities decided to run Train No 06535 Mysuru-Solapur Golgumbaz Express with all-women crew, comprising loco pilot and assistant loco pilot, guard, ticket checking staff and security personnel. Through…
Advanced X-Ray Unit inaugurated at Railway Hospital
February 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: An advanced X-Ray Unit was inaugurated at Railway Hospital, Mysuru, by Rahul Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Mysore Division of South Western Railway (SWR), recently. The X-Ray Unit is with generator and high frequency constant output of less radiation and 360 degree rotating floor. Its features include motorised floating table which enables six positions…
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