Shilpi Agarwal, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of South Western Railway’s Mysuru division, announced on Sunday that the division has crossed ₹1,000 crore in total revenue for the current financial year. This includes ₹649.4 crore from goods revenue and ₹315.5 crore from passenger revenue. Speaking at the Republic Day celebrations at the Railway Sports Ground in Yadavgiri, Agarwal highlighted the substantial growth in freight operations, including the transportation of 73 NMG rakes of automobiles and a significant rise in food grain shipments.
Agarwal also revealed that the division transported a remarkable 24.9 million passengers, maintaining an impressive 94% punctuality rate for mail and express trains. To meet the seasonal surge in demand, special trains were introduced to popular destinations across India, including Prayagraj for the ongoing Kumbh Mela.
Safety remained a priority, with 15 Railway Board safety drives and two headquarters safety drives conducted. A large-scale mock drill involving multiple stakeholders was also carried out to ensure better preparedness for emergencies.
The DRM also highlighted advancements in passenger services, including the installation of UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) facilities at all stations and the introduction of QR code-based ticketing. The division has also implemented the Integrated Passenger Information System (IPIS) for real-time train updates and added Coach Guidance and Train Indication Boards at various stations.
In terms of infrastructure, the division achieved track speed enhancements over 191.1km, introduced Vande Bharat Express trains between Mysuru and Chennai, and made notable upgrades, such as new traction substations and safety improvements at level crossings. Additionally, sustainable energy initiatives were strengthened with the installation of a 90 KWP rooftop solar system at three service buildings.
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