Mysuru: In a significant achievement, the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) has successfully loaded Toyota cars onto a newly modified goods (NMG) rake from Nanjangud Town (NTW) to Farukhnagar (FN). This marks the first time the division has undertaken such an operation. Under the leadership of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Shilpi Agarwal, the…
SWR, Mysuru Division handles million passengers this Dasara
October 18, 2024Mysuru: The Railway Stations across City, coming under the jurisdiction of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, registered a footfall of over 1 million passengers from Oct. 3 to 14, during recently concluded Dasara festival. City Railway Station alone witnessed an unprecedented footfall of over 9.2 lakh passengers, with a peak of 1.2 lakh passengers…
Railway Minister reviews projects in Mysuru
September 13, 2024Mysuru: Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna reviewed several Railway projects undertaken by South Western Railway, Mysuru Division, this morning. Starting his inspection at the remodelled yard of Ashokapuram Station, he was informed by Railway Officers that 80 percent of works have been completed. Minor works like laying interlock tiles and roofing the…
Railway Officers censured for not speaking Kannada
September 13, 2024Mysuru: Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna reprimanded several senior Railway officials for their inability to speak Kannada, despite having served in Mysuru for three to four years. During a review of projects initiated by SWR, senior officers presented their updates in Hindi. Somanna expressed his dissatisfaction with this practice. “Why can’t you…
SWR Mysuru unveils cutting-edge QR code-based ticketing system
August 26, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) has unveiled a cutting-edge QR code-based ticketing system, revolutionising the way passengers purchase General Class tickets and platform tickets. This innovative facility is now available at 94 Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) counters across 81 stations, offering a seamless and convenient experience. By leveraging the QR code…
SWR provides enhanced facilities for running staff
July 13, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Continuous improvements have been made to the facilities for running staff in the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR), recognising their crucial role in train operations. Running rooms: These rest areas for train crew, including drivers and guards, have been enhanced to provide a home-like atmosphere. They feature air-conditioned or air-cooled sleeping cubicles,…
MP reviews ongoing rail infrastructure projects
July 9, 2024Interacts with passengers on amenities; discusses expansion plan with officers Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing Railway infrastructural developments. He met Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Mysuru Division Shilpi Agarwal and other officials, who briefed him on various significant projects, including the Mysuru yard expansion. The DRM…
PM Modi to dedicate many railway projects tomorrow
March 11, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate or lay foundation stones for over 6,000 railway projects worth over Rs. 85,000 crore via video-conferencing tomorrow, Tuesday, Mar. 12 at 9 am. These include 80 projects worth Rs. 5,241.41 crore of South Western Railway (SWR). He will be inaugurating and dedicating various Railway projects, including new line,…
All-women crew steers Rajya Rani Express
March 9, 2024Marking International Women’s Day in SWR, Mysuru Division Mysore/Mysuru: On International Women’s Day yesterday, the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway hosted a unique event commemorating women’s achievement, wherein the Rajya Rani Express was expertly operated by an all-women crew on the route between Mysuru and Bengaluru. This initiative stands as a tribute to the…
Vande Bharat Express Weekly special between Chennai-Mysuru-Chennai
November 29, 2023On Wednesdays between Nov.29 and Dec. 27 Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to run Vande Bharat Express special between Chennai-Mysuru-Chennai on every Wednesday between Nov.29 and Dec. 27, 2023 (5 trips) to clear extra rush of passengers as detailed below: 1. Train No.06037 Chennai to Mysuru will depart Chennai at 05.50 hrs and…
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