Tenders awarded for Rs. 20 crore project Mysore/Mysuru: The much-awaited electrification of Mysuru-Chamarajanagar Railway line under the South Western Railway has got a boost with the Railways awarding tenders for the project. The project is a part of phasing out diesel and going fully electric within the next few years. The electrification works will begin…
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…
Parcel and Luggage Booking Services opened at Talaguppa Railway Station
February 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has opened inward and outward Parcel and Luggage Booking Services at Talaguppa Railway Station. Currently, following special trains are originating and terminating at Talaguppa Station: Train No. 06529/06530 KSR Bengaluru – Talaguppa – KSR Bengaluru (Daily) Special Express; Train No. 06227/06228 Mysuru-Talguppa – Mysuru (Daily) Special Express (via KSR Bengaluru);…
Relief from traffic bottleneck soon
February 7, 2021MCC to take up works on Road Under Bridge behind Crawford Hall Railway Budget allocates Rs. 2 crore; Project sent for Government approval Mysore/Mysuru: The Road Under Bridge at the Level-Crossing of Mysuru-Nanjangud-Chamarajanagar section Railway track running behind Crawford Hall and close to Kukkarahalli Lake, will soon be a reality with Rs. 2 crore being…
COVID isolation train coaches to be modified to haul freight traffic
January 21, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Over 128 isolation coaches which the South Western Railway (SWR) readied to treat COVID-19 patients soon after the contagion struck would be modified as New Modified Goods (NMG) rakes to transport freight. The coaches were lying idle till now at eight stations across the Mysuru Division — Mysuru, Shivamogga, Hassan, Arasikere, Nanjangud, Birur, and…
Vaccine immunisation begins at Railway Hospital in city
January 19, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, became the first Railway Division on SWR with city’s Railway Hospital commencing the immunisation programme for the frontline staff yesterday. Dr. G.S. Ramachandra, Chief Medical Superintendent, Railway Hospital, Mysuru, was the first recipient of the vaccine. Rahul Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager, SWR, Mysuru, congratulated the Railway Hospital authorities…
SWR Women Organisation conducts safety awareness programme
January 13, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway Women Welfare Organisation (SWRWWO), in association with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), had organised a safety awareness programme at Lalita High School. It was inaugurated by Pooja Agarwal, President, SWRWWO. As part of the Customer Day Celebration, IOCL conducted quiz competition for school children, fireless cooking competition, free health check-up for…
Commissioner of Railway Safety inspects Double Line Track
December 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A.K. Rai, Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Southern Circle, Bengaluru, conducted statutory inspection of newly-laid double line between Harihar and Devaragudda Stations (31-km) on Dec. 23 and 24. Curves, Points and Crossings, Level Crossing Gates, Major and Minor Bridges in this section were checked during the inspection. The CRS first conducted Motor trolley inspection…
New attractions beckon visitors to Mysuru Rail Museum
December 26, 2020Life-size figurines of RPF Member and Sahayak (Porter) unveiled today Mysore/Mysuru: The South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, which had installed a life-size sculpture of the celebrated cartoon character ‘Common Man’ created and immortalised by the illustrious cartoonist R.K. Laxman in the precincts of the renovated Rail Museum recently, has added two more new attractions….
SWR invites applications to fill up 1,004 posts
December 20, 2020Bengaluru: South Western Railway (SWR) has invited applications from candidates to apply for Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official site of RRC Hubli on rrchubli.in. The last date to apply for the post is Jan. 9, 2021. This recruitment drive will fill up 1,004 posts in the organisation. Candidates, who have…
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