Team from Mysuru division oversees transition of Mangaluru to SWR

Senior officers of South Western Railway’s Mysuru division, led by Additional Divisional Railway Manager Shammas Hameed, inspect key installations of Mangaluru Railway Region, including Jokatte Railway Station, after the region was brought under SWR on October 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Following the transfer of the Mangaluru Railway Region from Palakkad division of Southern Railway to Mysuru division of South Western Railway (SWR) with effect from midnight of September 30-October 1, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Mysuru, Shammas Hameed reviewed the arrangements and took necessary measures to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted railway operations in Mangaluru.Mr. Hameed, along with other officers of Mysuru division, visited key railway locations in the Mangaluru region, including Mangaluru Central, Mangaluru Junction, Panambur, and Jokatte, and inspected the operational arrangements and facilities. The officers interacted with railway staff and reviewed their requirements to ensure that adequate manpower, resources, and other essential facilities are made available for the smooth functioning of railway operations.Emphasis was placed on effective coordination among various departments, staff readiness, train operations, safety arrangements, maintenance activities, and passenger-related services. Necessary instructions were issued to the officials concerned to address operational requirements promptly, and maintain seamless coordination between field units and the divisional Office.The integration of Mangaluru Region with Mysuru division marks an important administrative and operational development. The Mysuru division has put in place the necessary arrangements to ensure that train operations, maintenance activities, safety measures and other railway services continue smoothly without disruption under the new jurisdiction.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. Published - October 01, 2026 01:40 pm IST