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’
August 30, 2020Mysore/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
August 24, 2020Mysore/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,…
Cleanliness Drive by SWR Mysuru
August 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As per the directives of Railway Board, a Cleanliness Drive was launched over Indian Railways from Aug. 10 to 16 to clear the debris/garbage accumulated at different corners of Offices, Station buildings, Colonies etc., with the volunteering of Railway staff along with Officers and other staff employed under agencies. The Officers and Station staff…
Rail Museum holds drawing contest
August 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Over 50 children participated in the I-Day drawing competition organised by Mysuru Rail Museum at its premises in city yesterday. Children in the age group of 5-10 years took part. The theme was ‘Trains and train journey’ or any inspiration from the Museum. DRM Aparna Garg, who was the chief guest, distributed prizes and…
Old Railway Station gets new look as Museum Malgudi
August 10, 2020As a tribute to the makers of ‘Malgudi Days,’ SWR Mysuru renovates Old Station at Arasalu in Shivamogga Mysore/Mysuru: TV serial ‘Malgudi Days‘ based on the novel of R.K. Narayan, was one of the trend setters in the Indian small screen in 1980s. Kannada cine actor, director and visionary Shankar Nag had adapted the novel…
SWR Mysuru Division procures goods and services through Government e-Market
July 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A path-breaking step taken in recent times by South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has been switching over Government procurement through GeM (Government e-Market place). The mandate is to transform the way in which procurement of goods and services is done by the Government Ministries and Departments. SWR Mysuru Division, which was hitherto procuring…
Railway Protection Force, Mysuru unearths illegal e-ticket booking
July 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Railways, in an attempt to restart train services, had introduced more than 100 pairs of trains on select routes across the nation commencing from June 1, 2020 and since then there is a huge demand for tickets on majority of routes. Several complaints had been made regarding touts using multiple identities and booking…
COVID-19 patient care at Railway Hospital and Rail Coaches in city when State Govt. seeks
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the number of COVID-19 positive cases rising by the day in the district, the Railway Hospital on KRS Road, opposite Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, has got ready to treat the infected patients. Likewise, the Rail Coaches at Railway Workshop in Ashokapuram too has got ready for patient care. South Western Railway (SWR) Public Relations…
SWR Mysuru constitutes Business Development Unit to boost freight traffic
July 10, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: To give a push to freight traffic and enable ease of doing business, South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has set up a Business Development Unit (BDU). This was set up on 2.7.2020 subsequent to the directives from Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). The focus of this multi- disciplinary unit will be to double…
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