Karnataka Aalami Tablighi Ijtema in Bagalkot Mysuru: To clear the wait-list passengers and as well to clear the expected extra rush during Karnataka Aalami Tablighi Ijtema congregation to be held at Bagalkot from Feb.16 to 18, the South Western Railway (SWR) has temporarily augmented GSCN (Sleeper Coach) in the following trains: 1. Train No.16535 Mysuru…
Railways cut, prune weak trees near tracks
February 7, 2019Mysuru: The Railways have begun pruning and cutting of weak and dead trees all along the track between Mysuru and Chamarajanagar route. To avoid weak and dead trees falling on tracks and resulting in derailment of trains which had happened earlier, the Railway officials had conducted a survey recently and identified trees and branches which…
SWR celebrates R-Day
January 27, 2019Mysuru: South Western Railways (SWR), Mysuru Division, celebrated the 70th Republic Day with all patriotic fervour in city yesterday. Aparna Garg, Divisional Railway Manager, SWR, Mysuru, hoisted the Tricolour in the colourful function attended by senior Railway officers, staff and their family members. In her address, she called upon the railway men and women to…
Chamarajanagar-KSR Bengaluru Passenger Train timing revised
November 11, 2018Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to revise the timing of Train No.56281 Chamarajanagar to KSR Bengaluru passenger with effect from Nov.10. The scheduled departure from Chamarajanagar is revised to 07.15 hrs from the existing time of 07.00hrs and en-route the train reaches Mysuru at 09.05 hrs as per the existing schedule time of…
Bin here, Bin there and Bins everywhere: Chamarajapuram Railway Station turns Bin-Station!
November 10, 2018A Railway Station is usually known for its beautiful ambience, passenger-friendly amenities or its imposing structures — the City Railway Station, for example. Will a Railway Station ever be famous for its dustbins? Not really. But if there are no dustbins, that it will hit the headlines. Here is a Railway Station in our own…
‘Paryatan Parv’: Essay and Drawing contest winners
October 14, 2018Mysuru: The following are the winners of the essay and drawing competition conducted by Mysuru Division of South Western Railway on the theme “Railways & Tourism” as part of Paryatan Parv, a programme to highlight the contribution of rail tourism to showcase the cultural diversity of our country. Essay writing: 1st prize – M.N. Vijayalaksmi,…
SWR introduces AC Chair Car in Mysuru-Yesvantpur- Malgudi Express
October 1, 2018Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the commencement of air-conditioned (AC) service in T.No.16023/24 Mysuru-Yesvantpur-Mysuru Malgudi Superfast Daily Express (via KSR Bengaluru City) with effect from 1.10.2018. The adult fare in AC Chair Car from Mysuru to Bengaluru City/Yesvantpur will be Rs.260. While the concessional fare for Sr. Citizens (male) is Rs.175, it will…
Write an essay or make a painting on “Railways & Tourism” and win a prize
September 21, 2018Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) has organised an essay and painting competition coinciding with the celebration of ‘Paryatan Parv’ by the Union Ministry of Tourism. The event is hosted in collaboration with other Union Ministries and State governments to focus on the benefits of tourism as also showcasing the cultural diversity…
New AC coach for Tirupati Express
September 1, 2018Mysuru: The South Western Railway is introducing one 3-AC compartment in Train No. 16219 Chamarajanagar-Tirupati Daily Express from Sept.3. In the return direction, the 3-AC service will be available from Sept.4. The fares from Chamarajanagar to Tirupati costs Rs 845 for adults, Rs.525 for senior citizen (male) and Rs.445 for senior citizen (female). The fare…
Historical plaque at Rly. Hospital restored after protests
August 8, 2018Mysuru: The South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, faced public wrath last evening as it tried to erase a historical plaque by covering it with cement. Following protests by historians and public, the Railways was forced to take out the cement from the plaque and the same was restored to its original position. The white…















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