SWR achieves record performance in safety, speed, revenue, and passenger amenities
Hoisting the national flag at Rail Soudha in Hubballi on Friday, Mr. Mathur said that the highest priority had been given to safety in train operations, resulting in one of the best safety records in Indian Railways with zero consequential accidents since January 2025. At the same time, SWR had electrified 89% of the rail network, he said.
Mr. Mathur said that the railway zone had achieved historic freight loading of 29.55 million tonnes (Jan–July 2025), generating ₹3,056.47 crore revenue totalling ₹5,468 crore originating revenue.
He said that the key safety measures taken by the railway zone included construction of 16 road-over-bridges, 27 road-under-bridges, 10 foot-over-bridges, elimination of 12 level crossings, and installation of 54 km safety fencing, advanced signalling, hot axle detectors, and fire safety systems in all AC coaches.
'Since January 2025, 53 km of rail lines under the zone have been commissioned, and 94 track km of electrification has been added, raising the electrified route to 3,303 route km, covering 89% of the network. Operational efficiency has been boosted with 89% punctuality, speed upgrades to 130 kmph between Bengaluru–Jolarpettai and ₹1,015 crore invested in track renewals', he said.
He said that under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, works were under way at 53 stations, with modern amenities, lifts, escalators, and smart navigation guides being introduced. Security had been strengthened with 102 stations under CCTV surveillance, 94 narcotics cases detected, and over 466 persons rescued from trafficking, he said.
Sustainability milestones included 43 new electric locomotives, 147 out of 202 diesel-to-electric conversions and expansion of solar power capacity towards a 20 MW target, he said adding that achievements reflected the collective dedication of SWR's workforce and its commitment to operational excellence, passenger comfort and nation-building.
Additional General Manager K.S. Jain, the principal heads of various departments, and senior officials attended the celebrations. Earlier, various contingents took part in the march-past and presented a guard of honour. Later, students of railway school presented cultural programmes.
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