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South Western Railway announces more special trains to clear festival rush

To clear extra rush of passengers on account of the Dasara festival, South Western Railway will run various special trains between different destinations, a release said.

The Hindu

Some trains to get one additional general second class coach and lose one AC three-tier economy coach

SWR to augment/de-augment 28 trains for Dasara; Train No. 17347/17348 SSS Hubballi-Chitradurg-SSS Hubballi Daily Express partially cancelled. SWR to augment 28 trains with additional coaches for Dasara. Slight revision in timings of Train No. 17332 Hubballi-Miraj Daily Express between SSS Hubballi and Desur.

The Hindu

Walkathon with the theme, Integrity - A way of life, in Hubballi

GM Sanjeev Kishore led a walkathon in Hubballi to spread the message of "Say no to Corruption; Commit to the Nation". Railway staff, public and passengers were sensitised to the need for a corruption-free society. Street play was staged to create awareness among children about damage caused by corruption and…

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Revision of train timing leads to commotion at Mysuru city railway station

Commotion prevailed at City Railway station in Mysuru on Sunday night after more than 100 passengers missed the Mysuru-Belagavi train, whose departure timing was advanced as part of the revision of training timings by South Western Railway.

The Hindu

South Western Railway organises cleanliness drive in all its stations and offices

SWR conducts cleanliness drive in all stations/offices as part of Swachchata hi sewa Abhiyan. GM Sanjeev Kishore led drive, incl. citizen Shramdaan. Govt. of India's Swachhta Pakhwada programme to ensure mass participation in Swachhata activities. MP Mangala Angadi, MLA Mahesh Tenginakai, MLC Pradeep Shettar, Mayor Veena Chetan Baradwad participated. GM…

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New railway timetable

South Western Railway has altered the timetable of 314 trains starting Oct. 1, with new trains, increased frequency, extended routes, new stoppages and more coaches. Passengers are urged to check the website (https://swr.indianrailways.gov.in) or call Ph: 139 for details.

The Hindu

Trains now allowed to run at 90 kmph in Kudchi-Ugarkhurd section after safety inspection of new double line

SWR carried out safety inspection of Kudchi-Ugarkhurd double line in Belagavi. Commissioner of Railway Safety conducted statutory inspection. The project is funded by Ministry of Railways and enhances capacity & safety. Speed trial conducted & trains can run at 90 kmph. SWR commissioned 25.1 km track doubling in 2023-24. Working…

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London train passengers ‘more likely to suffer or witness abuse’

Londoners are more likely to suffer or witness abuse on a train than passengers in other parts of the country, a survey has suggested.

Evening Standard

Minister says demand to continue train will be considered favourably

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has promised to appeal to South Western Railway to drop plans to cancel Hubballi-Tirupati train. Earlier, South Central Railway said the up and down trains would be cancelled due to operational reasons from Sept. 22-30 and Sept. 23-Oct. 1.

The Hindu

Swan on the line disrupts train services two days in a row

Operator believes the incidents were caused by two different birds

The Independent UK

Swans cause disruption for south-west London commuters for second day in a row

Train passengers have been disrupted by a swan on the line for a second day in a row.

Evening Standard

Swan on the line disrupts train operator for second day in a row

South Western Railway said ‘a swan on the line’ is affecting services in south-west London between Clapham Junction and Wimbledon.

The Independent UK

South Western Railway launches cleanliness fortnight

SWR launches Swachhta Pakhwara to ensure mass participation in cleanliness activities. GM Sanjeev Kishore administers Swachhata Pledge to officers & staff. Signature campaign & walkathon held at KSR Bengaluru Station. Plastic Asura & Earth sculpture created to sensitise passengers & public to give up plastic. Field units & frontline staff…

The Hindu

Passengers being overcharged by up to £100 by rail ticketing apps, claims MP

Trainline app says it is ‘absolutely untrue’ that it hides best fares

Evening Standard

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71% of South Western Railway network has been electrified, says Sanjeev Kishore

SWR GM Sanjeev Kishore said 71% of railway tracks in zone electrified. 228 km of new line & doubling completed in 2022-23. SWR 1st in KPI among all zonal railways. Redeveloping 50 stations incl. Vasco-da-gama, Mysuru & SSS Hubballi. Members raised issues & demands, GM assured earnest efforts.

The Hindu

Bengaluru-based filmmaker Vinod Rajendra is behind South Western Railway’s latest safety awareness campaign

After documentaries on dance, art, and heritage, Bengaluru-based filmmaker Vinod Rajendra changes tracks with a project for South Western Railway. Titled The First Journey, the recently-released safety awareness campaign began in January and is supported by the ICICI Foundation. 13 2D animated ads, three live-action short fiction films, and six…

The Hindu

Construction machinery to be transported via rail route from now on

In what is being termed as a win-win situation for both private players and the South Western Railway, construction machineries will be transported via rail route from now on.

The Hindu

Railways to implement provisions of 750V power supply to LHB rakes

The Indian Railways will implement the provision of 750V power supply for maintenance of Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) rakes at washing/sick lines, South Western Railway officials said in Hubballi on Sunday.

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Hubballi Division of South Western Railway records 10% growth

Harsh Khare, Div. Mgr. of Hubballi Div. of SWR, said gross earnings of div. up 10% to ₹1,368cr by July. Freight revenue ₹1,163cr, 7.5% more than last FY. 101 lakh passengers carried, originating passenger revenue ₹175cr. PM Modi laid foundation stone for 6 stations in div. 18.41km doubling, 3 level…

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Highest priority accorded to safety in train operations, says South Western Railway

SWR has achieved 1st place in KPIs, recorded highest ever freight loading & revenue, electrified 23,874 RKM of tracks, installed solar panels for energy conservation & savings, incorporated HOG system in 56 trains for fuel savings & inaugurated annexe building of SWR-WWO English Medium School.

Evening Standard

South Western Railway cut weekend services over ‘driver and guards shortage’

Among those likely to be affected are rugby fans going to Twickenham for the England v Wales game

The Hindu

PM to lay foundation of six Amrit Bharat stations in Hubballi Division on August 6

The Divisional Railway Manager of Hubballi Division of South Western Railway Harsh Khare has said that sixteen railway stations over Hubballi Division had been chosen for development under the Amrit Bharat scheme, to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Travel warning for Brighton Pride with Aslef overtime ban for train drivers

Travellers have been warned to expect further disruption next week following an overtime ban by a major rail union.

The Hindu

Train services resume as landslip debris are cleared from railway track

South Western Railway officials have succeeded in clearing the debris that accumulated on the railway track following a landslip between Castle Rock and Caranzol railway stations on the Braganza Ghat section of Hubballi Division last week.

The Hindu

Economy meal counters for passengers in general sitting coaches

SWR, in association with IRCTC, has set up special counters on platforms to enable passengers of general sitting coaches to buy economy meals, snacks/combo meals and affordable packaged drinking water. These counters are located near general sitting coaches and are being supplied from IRCTC kitchen units. Two types of meals…

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