Bengaluru: After a five-year delay in the doubling of the Mysuru-Bengaluru track, the South Western Railway is working overtime to electrify the track between Yeliyur (near Mandya) and Mysuru. Once the electrification is complete, the double track will be open after an inspection by the Commissioner for Railway Safety. Trains are likely to ply on…
SWR creates awareness on diabetes
August 1, 2017Mysuru: As part of International Diabetes Day, South Western Railway (SWR) conducted an awareness talk on diabetes at the Diesel Shed in Hubballi. Dr. M.N. Ramakanth, Medical Director, Central Railway Hospital, Hubballi, spoke about causes of diabetes and its health effects. Dr. P. Venkatram, Chief Medical Superintendent, spoke about precautions to be taken for foot…
Passenger train converted to Express train: Bengaluru City-Talguppa-Bengaluru City Daily Express extended up to Mysuru
July 28, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru-Bengaluru-City- Mysuru Passenger train(T.No.56234/33) has been converted into an Express Train and T.No.16227/28 Bengaluru City-Talguppa-Bengaluru City daily express has been extended up to Mysuru. The South Western Railway has announced the following changes in the time table with effect from 28.07.2017: T.No.56234/33 Mysuru-KSR Bengaluru City-Mysuru Passenger has been converted as Express & T.No.16227/28…
Augmentation of trains by SWR
July 28, 2017Mysuru: The South Western Railway has augmented the following trains with additional coach: Train No. 56206/56205, Mysuru – Nanjangud – Mysuru Daily Passenger and Train No. 56210, Mysuru – Chamarajanagar Daily Passenger will be augmented with one additional coach with effect from July 30. Train No. 56213/56214, Chamarajanagar – Tirupati – Chamarajanagar Daily Passenger will…
Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam – Yesvantpur
July 23, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided for continuation of Train No. 06579/06580, Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam – Yesvantpur Weekly Tatkal Express Special for few more trips to clear extra rush of passengers. Train No. 06579, Yesvantpur – Visakhapatnam Weekly Tatkal Express Special departs Yesvantpur at 18:35 hrs. on every Friday from Aug. 4 to Sept.29…
SWR to run one-way Weekly MEMU Special
June 29, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided running of Train No. 06513 Bangarapet – Marikuppam one-way weekly MEMU special and Train No. 06512 Marikuppam -Banaswadi one way weekly MEMU special on every Sunday with effect from July 2 until further advise. Train No. 06513 Bangarapet – Marikuppam one-way weekly MEMU special will depart Bangarapet on…
Temporary stoppage for Shivamogga Town Passenger
May 8, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to provide temporary stoppage for Train No. 56271/56272, Shivamogga Town-Chikkamagaluru -Shivamogga Town Passenger and Train No. 56277/56278, Chikkamagaluru-Yesvantpur-Chikkamagaluru Passenger at Kanivehalli and Bisilehalli Stations on experimental basis for a period of six months with effect from May 5 to Nov.4, 2017. Accordingly, Train No. 56271, Shivamogga Town-Chikkamagalur Passenger…
Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee Meets
April 19, 2017Hubballi: The 18th Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) Meeting of South Western Railway (SWR) was held at Railway Officers Club here yesterday. A.K.Gupta, GM, SWR, presided. Pralhad Joshi, Dharwad MP; Sanganna A. Karadi, Koppal MP; B.R. Yavgal, Nargund MLA; Nilesh Cabral, Curchorem MLA and other members of ZRUCC attended. Addressing the meeting, A.K. Gupta…
Awards presentation marks 62nd Railway Week celebrations
April 15, 2017Mysuru – The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) celebrated the 62nd Railway Week on Apr. 12. Speaking on the occasion, Atul Gupta, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), SWR, Mysuru Division, said that Mysuru Division had won Efficiency Shields for Medical & Safety branches for the year 2016-17 which were presented by General Manager, SWR…
SWR: Serving passengers with a smile
April 11, 2017Hubballi – South Western Railway (SWR) has joined the Indian Railways in the nation’s progress by playing a significant role in the socio-economic development of Karnataka. SWR is committed to serving the passenger with a smile and priority is being given to safety, security, punctuality and better facilities. Passenger Traffic: SWR has carried more than…
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