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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

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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

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…

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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.

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Hindu

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.

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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…

The Hindu

Railway officials find, return passenger’s luggage that fell off train

South Western Railway officials have returned a passenger’s lost luggage. M. Mohan Das of Bagalkot had complained to railway officials that a suitcase fell off between Guledgudda Road and Bagalkot stations while he was travelling on the Mysuru-Solapur Express.

The Hindu

Some trains to have experimental stoppage, others to be augmented with coaches

Belagavi's South Western Railway to implement experimental stoppage for some trains and permanently augment others. Train No 16574 Puducherry-Yesvantpur Express to get 1-min stoppage at Attur from July 22. Train No 16235 Tuticorin-Mysuru Express to get 1-min stoppage at Kodumudi from July 19. Train No 16232 Mysuru-Mayiladuthurai Express to get…

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Rail staff perform Abba hit to mark London Waterloo’s 175th anniversary

The station first opened to customers on July 11 1848 as Waterloo Bridge.

The Independent UK

Will my station’s ticket office close?

Some train operators plan to close all their ticket offices.

Evening Standard

Rail strikes ‘could last 20 years’ warns union chief as train drivers to stage another week-long overtime ban

Aslef has announced its members will refuse to work overtime for a second week, from July 17 to 22

The Hindu

Window pane of Dharwad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express train damaged in stone pelting

The window pane of the newly launched Dharwad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express has been damaged by miscreants near Davanagere on Saturday, according to South Western Railway (SWR) officials.

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‘Vande Bharat’ chugs out of Dharwad

The much-awaited semi speed train ‘Vande Bharat’ chugged out of platform No. 1 of Dharwad Railway Station after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged it off virtually on Tuesday morning.

The Hindu

Cantonment Railway Station being redeveloped as a world class structure at a cost of ₹480 crore

South Western Railway is developing the Cantonment Railway Station in Bengaluru into a world class structure, while retaining its heritage value.

The Hindu

Crockery, foot massager, etc., not frippery but part of mandate on safety, says South Western Railway

South Western Railway has clarified about media reports on railway safety expenditure. There have been some media reports that Railway Safety Funds were spent on foot massager, crockery and other things. It is clarified that these items were procured for use in Running Rooms, i.e., guesthouses meant for mandatory rest…

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