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Trains can only get better, says the government – let’s see

Train Talk: One train in 23 was cancelled on South Western Railway’s main line in the latest stats

The Independent UK

South Western Railway to become first train operator nationalised under Labour

As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, the service will come under public ownership in May

The Guardian - UK

Renationalising the railways will fix a 'broken' system and benefit passengers, says rail minister Lord Hendy

First train firms to be brought under Government control due to be announced this week

Evening Standard

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South Western Railway makes commitment to close gender pay gap in rail industry

Only eight per cent of South Western Railways train drivers are women

The Independent UK

SWR Deploys Rohde & Schwarz Pixel Power Software Playout Solution

The regional German broadcaster selected the company’s Gallium and StreamMaster

TV Tech

338 summer special trips operated by SWR in April

South Western Railway's record-breaking 53 summer special trains in April earned ₹22.89 crore, surpassing revenue projections and passenger occupancy rates.

The Hindu

Family of geese hold up London commuter trains after waddling onto train tracks

Commuters faced travel disruption in south-west London on Friday morning after a family of geese wandering onto the tracks brought trains to a standstill.

Evening Standard

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Theme-based rail coach restaurants set to launch by March-end in Bengaluru railway stations

Two railway stations in Bengaluru to soon feature theme-based rail coach restaurants with diverse menu options and comfortable dining space for 50 people.

The Hindu

South Western Railway launches campaign to illuminate impact of verbal abuse

Nine out of 10 employees of Network Rail in its southern region have experienced verbal and physical harassment

Evening Standard

South Western Railway to redevelop 15 railway stations in Bengaluru division

The South Western Railway (SWR), under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), is set to enhance up to 15 railway stations in Karnataka, with the Prime Minister scheduled to launch the programme on Monday.

The Hindu

South Western Railway signs agreement with JSW

South Western Railway signs agreement with JSW Minerals Rail Logistics for 12 BOBSNS rakes to ease unloading of iron ore from mines.

The Hindu

SWR starts electric trains from Bengaluru to Nandi Hills

Bengaluru residents now have the option to travel to Nandi Hills, approximately 60 km from the city, via an extended electric train service

The Hindu

Yard remodelling at Hassan: Trains to Bengaluru, Mysuru, and M’luru cancelled

SWR cancels trains b/w Bengaluru, Mysuru & Mangaluru from 14-22 Dec for yard remodelling at Hassan. Blocks in effect from 2-6pm & 6-8pm from 14-18 Dec & 8am-2pm from 19-22 Dec. Trains cancelled incl. Mysuru-Arsikere, Yeshvanthpur-Mysuru, Talguppa-Mysuru, KSR Bengaluru-Kannur & KSR Bengaluru-Karwar.

The Hindu

SWR records 9.32% growth in freight loading

South Western Railway Zone has registered a growth of 9.32% in freight loading between April and November 2023 when compared to the corresponding period in the previous fiscal. As a result there is an increase of 31.1% in revenue, a release said.

The Hindu

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Evening Standard

Train driver strikes 2023: Will the Elizabeth Line, Overground, or Tube be affected this December?

Aslef set to continue action into December

Evening Standard

When are the next train strikes? Aslef begin industrial action

Over the past 18 months, there have been frequent strikes as a result of unions' ongoing dispute with rail companies over wages and working conditions

The Hindu

Vigilance Awareness Week observed at SWR

Justice A.V. Chandrashekara, retired judge of the Karnataka High Court, addressed senior officers of South Western Railway on vigilance awareness in Hubballi on Sunday.

The Hindu

SWR launches special trains, cancels and partially cancels some trains, and changes timings of others

SWR has decided to run two special trains between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Vijayapura and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru–Belagavi to cater to the increased passenger demand during the upcoming Deepavali Festival.

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The Hindu

CBI court sentences SWR official to four years imprisonment

Special CBI court in Bengaluru sentences T. Shivanna, former SWR officer, to 4 yrs imprisonment & ₹5 Lakh fine. His wife & M.M. Narayanaswamy, Partner of M/s Aditya Builders, to 1 yr imprisonment & ₹1 Lakh fine each. Accused abused official position & amassed assets disproportionate to income (179%).

The National (Scotland)

Four Scottish castles named among list of UK's top 10

FOUR Scottish castles have been named as being among the top 10 in the UK in a list compiled by South Western Railway (SWR).

The Hindu

Timings of 314 South Western Railway trains revised

SWR Bengaluru Division has revised timings of 314 trains of the 568 running in the area. Four new pairs of trains introduced, one frequency increased, three extended. Average 264 trains run daily, 205 express, 59 passenger. Oct. 1, 2023 changes in effect.

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…

Evening Standard

What happened to the big return? Millions are still working from home

Millions fewer weekday railway journeys as staff carry on WFH

The Hindu

Railway staff hand over luggage that passenger left behind on Vande Bharat Express

SWR returns ₹4 lakh worth of luggage to passenger. GM Sanjeev Kishore appreciates staff for good deed. SWR to augment coaches for Ganesh Chaturthi. Trains to be rescheduled/regulated due to maintenance work. Train services between Mysuru-Varanasi & Hubballi-Banaras to be cancelled/diverted.

The Hindu

Will commence Hubballi-Ankola railway line project passing through forest areas only after all clearances, Railways assure Karnataka High Court

The remaining works on the Hubballi-Ankola railway line project, passing through the forest areas, will be commenced only after getting all clearances as per law and adhering to the directions from the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL), South Western Railways (SWR) has assured the High Court of Karnataka.

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