The Latest Breaking News from South Western Railway

Salisbury train crash driver failed to brake early enough – RAIB report

Network Rail also blamed for failing to “effectively manage” leaves on the track

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Travel disruption on south-west London trains after person hit by train between Clapham Junction and Surbiton

Train services may be cancelled, delayed or revised, rail chiefs warned

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023

Special train to run a trip each between Belagavi and SMVT on Tuesday and Wednesday

South Western Railway has decided to run one trip of special trains between Belagavi and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal in Bengaluru to clear extra rush of passengers in view of Dasara Festival. Special Train Belagavi-SMVT Bengaluru Special Express will leave Belagavi on Oct 24 at 7.30 p.m. and reach SMVT…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 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

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 · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 24, 2023

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 · Sep 22, 2023