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Karnataka BJP chief opposes extension of Bengaluru-Mangaluru express via Mysuru to Karwar

Nalin Kumar Kateel, the MP of Dakshina Kannada, says the extension will affect residents of his constituency

The Hindu

Vande Bharat Express likely to run from Bengaluru to three destinations

The proposed routes are Bengaluru to Coimbatore, Bengaluru to Chennai, and Bengaluru to Hubballi

The Hindu

A month on, very few takers for MEMU train service to airport

The SWR will hold meeting with stakeholders to increase the ridership

The Hindu

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Railway Ministry gives nod to Bengaluru-Mangaluru train via Mysuru six days a week

Demand for the extension of this service till Karwar or Vasco-da-Gama has also gained momentum

The Hindu

Railway muesum and park to come up at Nandi Halt station

SWR is renovating four heritae railway stations on Yelahanka - Chikkaballapur line

The Hindu

MEMU trains to airport an affordable choice

BIAL says it will initiate measures encouraging airport community to use the service as close to 28,000 people are working in various sectors

The Hindu

Eight pairs of trains to be shifted to Visvesvaraya Terminal

Bengaluru

The Hindu

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South Western Railway strike to cause 'severe disruption', warns train operator

There will be a reduced timetable and people have been told to avoid travelling by rail if possible

Birmingham Post

South Western Railway announces new Hosur train, but draws flak

BENGALURU: Under fire for the cancellation of Hosur Memu train, South Western Railway (SWR) on Tuesday announced a new service from July 25.

The Times of India

South Western Railway: Rs 91 lakh to be spent on Bengaluru divisional railway office beautification

BENGALURU: Beautification work costing Rs 91.5 lakh is set to begin at the Bengaluru divisional railway office of South Western Railway (SWR).

The Times of India

South Western Railway restores trains in Mysuru division

MYSURU: The South Western Railway (SWR) is restoring a few trains that were notified earlier for cancellation, partial cancellation and regulation because of engineering work at the Banavar yard in the Mysuru division.

The Times of India

Karnataka: Passenger trains turn into costlier express services, users fume

BENGALURU: The conversion of eight passenger trains into express trains with premium fare without improving speed has not gone down well with rail users in the state.

The Times of India

Bengaluru: Yeshwantpur likely to be third airport-like railway station

BENGALURU: After Sir MV terminal at Byappanahalli and Cantonment railway station, Yeshwantpur is likely to be the city’s third terminal offering airport-like facilities.

The Times of India

Bengaluru’s suburban rail dream inches closer to reality

After decades of wait, foundation stone for the project to be laid on June 20

The Hindu

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Modi to formally inaugurate Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal on June 20

Prime Minister will also lay foundation for suburban rail project

The Times of India

Bengaluru: Sir MV terminal comes to life, first train leaves for Ernakulam

BENGALURU : Fourteen months after its completion, the city’s third railway terminal at Byappanahalli came to life on Monday, but on a quiet note.

The Times of India

Bengaluru: 6 years to build railway station, 14 more months to operate it

BENGALURU : After it was sanctioned in 2015-16, South Western Railway (SWR) completed construction of the greenfield Sir MV Terminal, a world-class station that’s a model for the entire country, in about six years, although it was punctuated by delays.

The Hindu

SWR to retain old structures while redeveloping Cantonment railway station

Tender has been floated to take up redevelopment of the station at a cost of ₹442 crore

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Maiden train from Sir. M. Visvesvaraya Terminal to leave for Ernakulam on June 6

On Saturday, SWR and BMTC officials inspected the road heading to the terminal area to run feeder services

The Hindu

Sir M. Visvesvaraya terminal to finally begin operations from June 6

Initially, SWR will operate three pairs of trains from the point

The Hindu

Efficient usage of solar energy helping railways save power charges

Solar panels to be installed in 26 major stations across SWR in 2022-23

The Times of India

Bengaluru: Only 1 train to KIA halt station now; Memu services elusive

BENGALURU: The much-hyped suburban train services to and from Kempegowda International Airport appear to have derailed.

The Times of India

A month after lifting curbs, SWR yet to provide blankets, linen on trains

BENGALURU: It has been a month since the railway ministry, citing a decline in Covid cases, withdrew restrictions on the supply of blankets and linen, but many passengers say South Western Railway (SWR) is yet to offer them.

The Times of India

9 SWR loco pilots from Bengaluru division failed alcohol test from 2017 to 2021

BENGALURU: Nine loco pilots in Bengaluru division of South Western Railway (SWR) failed in breathalyser tests conducted from 2017 to 2021.

The Hindu

Bengaluru-Tumakuru MEMU train services to roll out on April 8

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