Mysore/Mysuru: Continuous improvements have been made to the facilities for running staff in the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR), recognising their crucial role in train operations. Running rooms: These rest areas for train crew, including drivers and guards, have been enhanced to provide a home-like atmosphere. They feature air-conditioned or air-cooled sleeping cubicles,…
Tenders floated to study feasibility of shifting line Mysore/Mysuru: The South Western Railway has floated e-tenders to conduct a detailed survey aimed at assessing the feasibility of either relocating the existing railway line or constructing an underground passage on the Mysuru-Nanjangud-Chamarajanagar section specifically between kilometres 8/147 to 12/576 near Mysore Airport at Mandakalli. The current…
South Western Railway conducts awareness campaign warning people not to risk their lives Mysore/Mysuru: Despite the elimination of unmanned level crossings and repeated warnings from Railway Police and authorities, the dangerous practice of trespassing on Railway tracks persists in various parts of the city. This hazardous behaviour continues unabated, often leading to tragic consequences. Under…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Rail Museum, under the patronage of South Western Railway (SWR), celebrated World Heritage Day 2024 by organising a special event focused on the theme ‘Disasters and Conflicts through the Lens of the Venice Charter.’ The event featured a Round Table Discussion where experts in the field of heritage conservation gathered to emphasise the…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) celebrated 68th Railway Week Awards Ceremony on Mar. 29 at the Chamundi Officers Club in Yadavagiri. Shilpi Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), presented awards to outstanding employees for their exceptional performance during the fiscal year 2022-2023. A total of 22 diligent staff members were honoured with…
Four MEMU trains, Cauvery Express and Malgudi Express, will now originate from Ashokapuram Mysore/Mysuru: The fully remodelled yard of the Ashokapuram Railway Station, undertaken by the South Western Railway (SWR) at an estimated cost of Rs. 32.5 crore (excluding the additional expenses of Rs. 7.24 crore) was inaugurated by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha this morning….
Mysore/Mysuru: After the inauguration of Ram Mandir set to take place at Ayodhya on Jan. 22, the Indian Railways has announced special train services from Bengaluru to Ayodhya. The trains are scheduled to operate from various parts of Karnataka, facilitating pilgrim journeys to Ayodhya, with operations starting on February 11. As part of this initiative,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of the South Western Railway (SWR) is set to enhance and develop the Mysuru City Railway Station into a world-class facility, with the anticipated commencement of the project in the coming month. This information was conveyed by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Shilpi Agarwal during a press conference at the Mysuru Divisional…
Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to operate unreserved special trains between Mysuru-KSR Bengaluru and Mysuru-Chamarajanagar to clear the extra rush of passengers during the Dasara festival. 1. Train No. 06279/06280 Mysuru-KSR Bengaluru-Mysuru Unreserved Special for 5 trips: Train No. 06279 Mysuru-KSR Bengaluru Special will depart from Mysuru from October 20 to 24 at…
Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has announced the revision of train timings for more than 314 trains, effective from Oct. 1, 2023. This includes the departure timings for 9 trains leaving from Mysuru Station. Passengers are urged to note the changes in the train schedule well in advance before commencing their journey. To…
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