Mysore/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…
Hearing screening camp held for Railway employees
March 3, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Hearing Day (Mar. 3), All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) in association with the Railway Medical Department conducted a hearing screening camp for Railway employees at Mysuru Divisional Office of South Western Railway. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), 466 million persons have disabling hearing loss — 6.1…
Mysuru-Chamarajanagar Railway Line electrification
February 13, 2021Tenders 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…















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