Mysuru Railway Division’s passenger earnings total Rs. 413.73 crore; parcel earnings reach Rs. 10.65 crore Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railways (SWR) has made significant strides in its history, thanks to the dedicated efforts of its team. The Division has reached unprecedented heights, setting new records in freight loading and passenger earnings, thereby…
Mysuru-KRS Road closed for Railway Level Crossing works, traffic diverted
March 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-KRS Road has been partially closed near the Railway Level Crossing after Hotel Royal Inn junction, following the maintenance works taken up by the South Western Railways (SWR), Mysuru Division. The works began yesterday at 8 am and is expected to conclude later today. In view of the safety of vehicle riders and general…
SWR Mysuru Division undertakes Cleanliness Drive
September 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railways (SWR) commenced Swachhata Pakhwara-2022 fortnight campaign on Sept.16 with an objective to bring about further visible changes in level of cleanliness in Railway premises, trains and Railway Stations under the aegis of “Swachh Rail, Swachh Bharat” and to make cleanliness everyone’s objective. As part of the drive…
City Railway Station takes giant strides in tapping solar energy
May 9, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Railway Station has turned into a green energy zone by tapping solar energy. Solar panels have been installed at three places and the power generated there is not only helping the Station cut on electricity bills but also become eco-friendly. As part of the initiative taken by the South Western Railways…
“Meri Saheli” initiative for focused action on security of women travelling in trains
November 3, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mysuru Division, South Western Railways (SWR), as per the directives of Director General, RPF, has launched “Meri Saheli” initiative for focused action on security of women across the division with an objective to provide safety and security to lady passengers travelling by trains for their entire journey from starting…
Consumer Court asks Railways to pay ex-employee’s medical bill
April 15, 2018Mysuru: The Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has ordered South Western Railways (SWR) to pay a compensation of Rs. 29,593 with 10 percent interest rate to its former employee as medical reimbursement for not treating him at its hospital in Mysuru. Anantharamu, son of late Krishnoji Rao and a resident of 10th Cross, Hebbal…
Srinivas wins bronze in Para TT Nationals
April 5, 2018Ramakrishnaiah Srinivas, working as Chief Reservation Supervisor at South Western Railways, Mysuru, secured bronze medal at Para National Table Tennis championships held at Indore, MP, recently. Srinivas beat Ravinder Yadav (Harayana) 9-11,11-6,11-7,116 in the quarter-finals. In the semi finals, Srinivas lost to Dominic Pascal of Karnataka 7-11, 8-11, 11-6, 8-11. In the bronze medal, Srinivas…
Ticketless travel: Railways collect Rs. 78,120 as fine
December 28, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railways (SWR) has cautioned rail commuters against ticketless travel. This follows a ticket-checking drive held last week during which 272 cases were booked and Rs. 78,120 was collected in fines. The checking was done between Kadakola and Ashokapuram Railway Stations on the Chamarajanagar-Bengaluru Passenger, and 83 persons were…
Cancellation of Trains
September 4, 2017Mysuru: Due to delay in restoration work in flood affected sections over North Frontier Railway, the following trains are cancelled: Train No. 12509, Bengaluru Cantt. – Guwahati Express journey commencing from Bengaluru Cantt. on Sept. 6 and 7 is cancelled; Train No. 22501, KSR Bengaluru – New Tinsukiya Express journey commencing from New KSR Bengaluru…
SWR launches Passenger Security Helpline No. 182
August 31, 2017Mysuru: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has established a centralised RPF Security Helpline 182 at the Divisional Security Control Room, Mysuru and is being manned by RPF round-the-clock. It will initiate swift action in providing necessary help to passengers in distress, especially women, whenever calls are received on these three numbers, according to a press…
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