The Mysuru division of the South Western Railway celebrated the 79th Independence Day here on Friday, during which, significant milestones of the division were highlighted.
Mudit Mittal, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), hoisted the national flag at the Mysuru Railway Sports Ground, and outlined the notable milestones of the division over the past six to seven months.
He listed the successful completion of canal work between Arsikere and Honnavalli with a 10-day traffic suspension line (TSL) — a first for the division; installation of 160 kW solar panels at Davangere, Balenahalli, and Chikjajur, resulting in savings of ₹29 lakh; and completion of electrification works in the Sakleshpur–Donigal and Shiribagilu–Subrahmanya Road sections.
Mr. Mittal said that the Chikjajur–Raidurg section is set to become the division’s first 25T axle load route, and on the safety and security front, he pointed out that the Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued 69 children in need of care and protection.
With reference to passenger service and operational improvements, Mr. Mittal said that the introduction of e-auction for parking, catering, and pay-and-use toilet contracts, and a parcel management system, had helped streamline the operations and improved user convenience.
