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South Western Railway to run new train from Bidar to Yesvantpur via Kalaburagi

SWR to run new train b/w Bidar-Yesvantpur via Kalaburagi. Train No. 16577/16578 Yesvantpur-Bidar Weekly Express starts Nov 4. Train No. 16577 leaves Yesvantpur 11.15 pm, stops en route, reaches Bidar 1.30 pm. Train No. 16578 leaves Bidar 2.40 pm, stops en route, reaches Yesvantpur 4 am. Composition: 1 AC 2-tier,…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Railway employees to get PLB bonus equivalent to 78 days wages for 2022-23

Union Cabinet approves PLB of 78 days wages for 2022-23 to 11.07 lakh non-gazetted railway employees. Total payout of ₹1,968.87 crore. SWR signs agreement with JSW Minerals Rail Logistics for operation of 07 BOBSNS wagons for iron ore transportation. Agreement to ease unloading difficulty & enable higher quantum of iron…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Make Vijayapura-Mangaluru Express special service a regular train to benefit passengers, South Western Railway urged

A social activist has urged South Western Railway to convert the special train between Vijayapura and Mangaluru (Train No 07377) into a regular service. This would make fares more reasonable and increase patronage, as it is the only train running between the two cities via Hubballi.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

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 · Oct 19, 2023

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 · Oct 15, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

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 · Oct 2, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

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 · Oct 1, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023