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….
SWR to run special trains to Ayodhya in February
January 13, 2024Mysore/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,…
Redevelopment of Mysuru City Railway Station: Works to begin next month after techno-feasibility study
November 18, 2023Mysore/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…
SWR to run special trains for Dasara festival
October 15, 2023Mysore/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…
Train timings changed
October 2, 2023Mysore/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…
SWR to hold ‘Nationwide Thematic Pension Adalat’ in city tomorrow
September 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, will be organising a special ‘Nationwide Thematic Pension Adalat’ at the Divisional Personnel Office, I floor, DRM Office building in city tomorrow. This initiative comes as directed by the Railway Board and aims to expedite the process of issuing PPOs (Pension Payment Orders) for various categories of cases….
South Western Railway returns passenger’s left-behind luggage
September 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a commendable act of prompt action and customer service, the South Western Railway (SWR) has returned the luggage of a passenger to its rightful owner, left behind in Train No. 20607, Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express. The incident occurred when a passenger, identified as Rahul, filed a complaint through the Rail Madad helpline, reporting…
Rs. 897 crore freight revenue earned in 2023
August 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of the South Western Railway (SWR) celebrated Independence Day at the Railway Sports Ground with great enthusiasm. This event marked the culmination of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, aimed at propelling India into a developed nation by 2047. Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Shilpi Agarwal unfurled the Tricolour amidst resounding applause…
PM to lay foundation for upgradation of two Rly. Stations in Mysuru Division on Aug. 6: DRM
August 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, Shilpi Agarwal has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be laying the foundation stone for the upgradation/ redevelopment of 508 Railway Stations including two Railway Stations coming under Mysuru Division — Arsikere and Harihara — under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, through video…
SWR to hold All India Pension Adalat through video conference tomorrow
May 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, is holding a Nationwide Pension Adalat through video conference via web link on Wednesday (May 17) between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm. The Pension Adalat is being held through video conference to have an All-India impact for ease of living of pensioners. The Railway pensioners/family pensioners and their…
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