Mysuru Junction railway station. To ensure effective crowd management, 70 railway staff members have been deployed along with more than 150 personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP). 39 CCTV cameras are being used to monitor passenger movement and enhance security. | Photo Credit: SRIRAM MA
South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru division, has made comprehensive arrangements to manage the increase in passengers during Dasara 2026, and ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for passengers.
During the first five days of Dasara 2026, Mysuru division recorded a total passenger footfall of 3.10 lakh, generating ₹3.11 crore in revenue from ticket sales.
During last year’s Dasara celebrations, the division recorded a total passenger footfall of 6.95 lakh, with a daily average of 69,523 passengers, and earned ₹5.43 crore from ticket sales. In 2024, passenger footfall was 7.41 lakh, with a daily average of 67,423 passengers, while ticket revenue rose to ₹6.14 crore.
To ensure effective crowd management, 70 railway staff members have been deployed along with more than 150 personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP). At least 39 CCTV cameras are being used to monitor passenger movement and enhance security.
Three ‘May I Help You’ kiosks have been established to assist passengers, including two in the circulating area and one on Platform No. 6. An additional 15 staff members have been sought from Bengaluru (SBC) and Hubballi (UBL) divisions to assist with ticket counter operations and ticket checking. Scouts and Guides are expected to support passenger guidance and crowd regulation.
A total of 27 Travelling Ticket Examiners (TTEs) will be deployed for ticket checking and crowd management. Walkie-talkies have been provided to staff to facilitate effective co-ordination with security personnel and other departments. Electrical staff, supported by security personnel, will monitor escalators to ensure their smooth and uninterrupted operation. Co-ordination has also been established with State Government agencies, including ambulance, fire and police services, to ensure prompt assistance during emergencies.
Special ticketing arrangements have been made to reduce congestion at booking counters and facilitate convenient ticket purchase. The existing refreshment room has been utilised to help ease congestion in the booking area. Ticketing facilities in the main entry circulating area include eight Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs), and four Mobile Unreserved Ticketing System (MUTS). Adequate display boards and banners are being installed to provide clear information about train services and passenger facilities.
As part of the special operational arrangements, parcel loading activities and buggy services will remain suspended on October 21 from 1 p.m. until the departure of the last train of the day, to minimise inconvenience to passengers and ensure smooth movement within the station.
South Western Railway, Mysuru division has urged all passengers to cooperate with railway staff, follow announcements and instructions displayed at stations, and adhere to safety guidelines.
“Passengers are advised to plan their journeys and extend their cooperation to railway personnel to ensure a safe, comfortable, and hassle-free travel experience during Dasara 2026,” a senior railway official told mediapersons at a press conference in Mysuru on October 16.
Published - October 16, 2026 04:30 pm IST