Tag: South Western Railway Mysuru Division

SWR to run Kisan Rail Special from Sept. 19 to Oct. 22
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SWR to run Kisan Rail Special from Sept. 19 to Oct. 22

September 17, 2020

Train service will cater to farmers and traders from Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan and other districts to carry perishable supplies to distant regions Mysore/Mysuru: With a step towards doubling the farmers income in the coming years, South Western Railway (SWR) is running a weekly service of Kisan Rail Special from Sept. 19 to Oct. 22 (5…

Revised timings, stoppages of special trains
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Revised timings, stoppages of special trains

September 11, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Railways has decided to start 40 pairs of special train services with effect from 12.9.2020. These services shall be in addition to the Shramik specials and special trains in operation. These will be fully reserved trains and stoppages shall be restricted. Social distancing, thermal screening, wearing of face masks by passengers should be strictly…

Now, Refrigerated Parcel Van on rail to transport perishable produce
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Now, Refrigerated Parcel Van on rail to transport perishable produce

September 4, 2020

SWR Mysuru Division transports a consignment of ginger from Hassan to Howrah Mysore/Mysuru: The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted the agricultural value chains in the country posing risks to food security. With a view to limiting the impact of the pandemic, Ministry of Railways has recently run a pilot Kisan Rail, consistent with the policy…

Take a virtual tour of Rail Museum
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Take a virtual tour of Rail Museum

September 3, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) has joined the bandwagon to enable potential tourists and rail aficionados to explore the exhibits online. The virtual tour of the Mysuru Rail Museum, commissioned yesterday, provides an interactive experience of the facility with voice-over that provides the visitor a detailed walk through  the exhibits. Dedicated by…

Railways begins securing of landed properties along tracks
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Railways begins securing of landed properties along tracks

August 31, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to secure its landed properties along tracks from probable encroachments, the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) has begun securing of Railway tracks coming under its jurisdiction, by construction of walls and railings. The Railway Department is said to have taken this measure to secure and safeguard its properties for…

SWR Mysuru Division observes ‘Fit India Plogging Drive’
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SWR Mysuru Division observes ‘Fit India Plogging Drive’

August 30, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing with the spirit of ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ a campaign being observed by South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division from Aug. 19 to Oct.2, 2020, a ‘Fit India Plogging Drive’ was conducted on Saturday (Aug.29) along tracks in all three directions from Mysuru Railway Station covering a distance of 5 kms.   With an…

‘Fit India Campaign’ by SWR Mysuru Division employees
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‘Fit India Campaign’ by SWR Mysuru Division employees

August 24, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Cutting across age and gender barriers, a large contingent of employees and officers of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, led by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Aparna Garg, took part in the ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ which kicked off on Aug. 19 and will culminate on Oct.2.  On the first day of the campaign,…

Mysuru-Kushalnagar Railway Line’s Final Location Survey by March 2021
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Mysuru-Kushalnagar Railway Line’s Final Location Survey by March 2021

August 20, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The Final Location Survey (FLS) for laying a new Railway Line between Mysuru and Kushalnagar in Kodagu district will be completed by March 2021. The project has been mired in controversy with opposition from environmental groups.  Speaking at a virtual press conference highlighting the achievements and good works done during pre and post lockdown…

Naganahalli Satellite Terminal DPR ready; awaits approval
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Naganahalli Satellite Terminal DPR ready; awaits approval

August 20, 2020

SWR Mysuru DRM holds virtual press meet Mysore/Mysuru: The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Satellite Railway Terminal at Naganahalli by South Western Railways (SWR) Mysuru Division was ready and has to be approved by the Central Railway Board, informed Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Aparna Garg.  Addressing a virtual press conference along with senior officials…

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