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The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Passenger train advantage: Revenue to stations on Padil-Subrahmanya Road section crosses ₹5 crore mark in Q1
Passenger revenue earnings of nine railway stations on the Padil-Subrahmanya Road section in Dakshina Kannada district saw an increase of over ₹38.33 lakh between January-March and April-June (Q1) of 2025. Puttur-Subrahmanya Railway Users' Association member Shankar Kalmadka recently obtained this information under the Right to Information Act from South Western Railway's Mysuru Division. The Association attributed this increase to the extension of the Mangaluru-Kabaka Puttur passenger to Subrahmanya Road for two round trips from April this year. The revenue hike is an indication of more commuters taking the extended passenger train, said B. Shreekara from the association. While the Railways had earned ₹4,65,86,410 passenger revenue between January-March 2025, the amount rose to ₹5,04,38,526 between April-June 2025, he noted. Passenger revenue from stations on the Padil-Subrahmanya Road section Station January-March 2025 April-June 2025 Subrahmanya Road ₹2,90,40,404 ₹3,02,45,904 Bajakere Halt ₹8,880 ₹31,570 Kodimbala Halt ₹26,775 ₹83,290 Yadamangala ₹8,915 ₹42,190 Kaniyur ₹8,965 ₹89,050 Narimogaru ₹2,855 ₹17,300 Kabaka Puttur ₹1,09,34,431 ₹1,22,44,465 Neralakatte ₹8,025 ₹8,880 Bantwal ₹65,47,160 ₹76,75,877 Total ₹4,65,86,410 ₹5,04,38,526 Increase in Passenger Revenue: ₹38,33,855 *Source: RTI reply from South Western Railway, Mysuru Division Long-pending demand Following the persistent demand from patrons and people's representatives, the Railways extended the early morning and evening services of the Mangaluru Central-Kabaka Puttur passenger train service to Subrahmanya Road. A noon service was already operational between Mangaluru Central and Subrahmanya Road. Minister of State for Railways, V. Somanna, had flagged off the extended services on April 12 in the city. While the then MP for Dakshina Kannada, Nalin Kumar Kateel, had initiated the demand for the extension of the service, Capt. Brijesh Chowta, the incumbent MP, continued the efforts, emphasising that the move would improve the economy of remote regions between Puttur and Subrahmanya Road. Mr. Shreekara said that the passenger revenue increased by over ₹12 lakh in Subrahmanya Road; ₹22,000 in Bajakere Halt; ₹56,000 in Kodimbala Halt, which was close to the taluk headquarters Kadaba; ₹33,000 in Yedamangala; ₹80,000 in Kaniyur, which was close to Subrahmanya-Puttur main road; ₹14,000 in Narimogaru; ₹13 lakh in Kabaka Puttur; ₹855 in Neralakatte and ₹11.28 lakh in Bantwal Station between the January-March quarter and the April-June quarter this year. Lack of development Mr. Shreekara noted a substantial increase in revenue at the stations in the rural areas between the Padil-Subrahmanya Road section, indicating enhanced passenger patronage of the extended services. Notwithstanding the contribution of substantial revenues, important stations, including Kabaka Puttur, need comprehensive development. Kaniyur Station, which serves many surrounding villages, was in dire need of passenger amenities, he said. Rainwater splashes through the broken platform shelter sheets at Kabaka Puttur, and the coach display boards often malfunction in the station, he pointed out.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
GM of South Western Railway inspects Birur-Talaguppa section in Karnataka
Mukul Saran Mathur, the General Manager (GM) of South Western Railway, on Friday conducted an inspection of the Birur-Talaguppa section in Karnataka and evaluated safety parameters. Accompanied by other senior officers, the GM reviewed the ongoing infrastructure works, station development projects, and passenger amenities. As part of the inspection, he visited Shivamogga Town railway station and reviewed its redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. He interacted with track maintainers and assured them of improving their working conditions. The GM also inspected the coaching depot at Koteganguru. Infrastructure facilities at the depot are currently being upgraded to meet growing demands. Later, the GM stopped at Arasalu railway station, and visited the Malgudi Days Museum. The museum is a homage to writer R.K. Narayan, based on whose writing, actor Shankar Nag directed the television series Malgudi Days. The GM also reviewed station development works at Talaguppa. He was accompanied by Mudit Mittal, DRM of Mysuru Division, Pradeep Puri, Chief Engineer (Construction); and other officers of Mysuru Division.
The Hindu
08-06-2025
- The Hindu
RPF finds narcotics substances worth ₹2.16 lakh on train
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mysuru Division, has recovered narcotic substances worth ₹2.16 lakh onboard Train No. 18111 TATA-YPR Express train between Birur and Kadur railway stations in Chikkamagaluru district on Saturday. A statement here on Sunday said an RPF team carried out a surprise inspection as part of a special drive under the Operation NARCOS. During the inspection, the team discovered an unclaimed bag in the GS coach No. SWR 247321. Upon checking the bag on suspicion, the team found narcotic substances that included 25 grams of MDMA (a synthetic drug) valued at approximately ₹1,25,000, 1.522 kg of ganja worth ₹90,000, and 37 bhang chocolates (weighing around 210 grams) valued at ₹1,850. The total estimated value of the recovered contraband is ₹2,16,850. The team secured the bag at Kadur station around 1.55 p.m., and the seized materials were handed over to the Excise Department, the statement said. The team comprised assistant sub-inspectors Ananda B. and C. Venkatesha, head constable Shivananda T., under the supervision of Senior Divisional Security Commissioner, Mysuru, Sam Prashanth J.R. The RPF is committed to ensuring passenger safety and maintainence of vigilance against illegal activities such as narcotics trafficking on trains and railway premises, a statement said.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- The Hindu
RPF Mysuru returns lost baggage worth ₹52.62 lakh to passengers in 2024-25
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Mysuru Division has recovered lost baggage of passengers and returned to their rightful owners 197 times in 2024-25, and the authorities have pegged the value of these items at ₹52.62 lakh. The recovery of lost baggage and returning them to the passengers takes place under Operation Amanat across the country. In the Mysuru Division, the RFP personnel have traced the lost baggage 197 times, the latest being on May 21 when the RPF recovered and returned a vanity bag containing gold ornaments and electronic items worth ₹1,49,465 to a lady passenger. A release stated that on May 21, 2025, Teja, a resident of Kadur, left her bag on Train No. 16589 while deboarding at the Kadur Railway Station. On realising that she had left behind her bag, Ms. Teja filed a complaint and the RPF escort team immediately launched an onboard search and located the bag. It was handed over to the RPF Post at Davangere. After due verification, the belongings, including 15 gram of gold jewellery and two iPhone chargers, were returned to the rightful owner the next day. Senior Divisional Commissioner, RPF Mysuru, J.R. Sam Prasanth, praised the team's efforts in retrieving the lost bag and returning it to the rightful owner. Ms. Teja expressed her gratitude to the RPF for its swift response.
