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SWR to go live with AC traction from end-to-end on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector soon

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026
To start with, the Zone will test one train on AC traction from end-to-end for about two weeks and extend to other trains gradally ....
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SWR observes Swachchata Pakhwada

The Times of India 10 Oct 2026
South Western Railway (SWR) is observing Swachhata Pakhwada from Oct 1 with cleanliness drives, awareness campaigns, tree plantation and sanitation activities aimed at promoting hygiene, environmental ...
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Mangaluru under SWR: Integration aimed at overall development of coastal Karnataka, not just Mangaluru, say forums

The Hindu 04 Oct 2026
The forums said the integration was meant to facilitate the development of the entire 300-odd-km coastal railway network and not to trouble people in other parts of coastal Karnataka ....
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Mangaluru under SWR: Forum hopes integration heralds new era of railway infrastructure development and services

The Hindu 01 Oct 2026
Citing SWR operating festival special trains between Bengaluru and coastal Karnataka skipping Mangaluru, the forum says development shouldn’t bypass Mangaluru ....
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Team from Mysuru division oversees transition of Mangaluru to SWR

The Hindu 01 Oct 2026
The divisional administration, along with branch officers and field staff, is closely co-ordinating with personnel at various locations to ensure a seamless transition, and efficient railway operations in the newly-integrated area ....
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Mangaluru under SWR: Smooth transition takes place with effect from 00.00 hours of October 1

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026
Official team arrives in Mangaluru to ensure smooth transition of the administration ....
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Countdown begins for shifting Mangaluru from Palakkad division of SR to Mysuru unit of SWR

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026
Smooth shifting of operational control of Mangaluru region from Palakkad to Mysuru crucial for unhindered operations during the transition period ....
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No unfit drinking water samples, says SWR after quality checks

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026
SWR tested samples for residual chlorine, bacteriological parameters and chemical parameters to ensure that water supplied to passengers and railway staff is safe for consumption, according to a release ....
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SWR successfully conducts Standard KAVACH field trials on key Bengaluru Division routes

The Hindu 08 Jul 2026
Successful trials come as the railway zone prepares to expand the indigenous safety system across its 3,692 route kilometre network in a phased manner ....
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