More rail services in England, including South Western Railway, are expected to reduce train speeds and alter timetables as persistent drought conditions caused by a heatwave lead to shrinking soil.

South Western Railway has postponed promotion examinations in Karnataka due to protests over the lack of a Kannada language option, causing uncertainty among employees and highlighting ongoing language-related grievances.

South Western Railway is operating 856 trips till March 31 across various railway zones to ensure smooth, safe travelling and also, to avoid rush

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two individuals in Bengaluru in connection with a paper leak case related to the South Western Railway.

South Western Railway has revised the days of operation and timetable of DEMU trains running between Alnavar and Dandeli, and the changes will come into effect on March 17

Working loco pilots in South Western Railway are facing heavy workloads and struggling to get rest due to numerous vacant posts, exacerbated by delays in training newly selected assistant loco pilots.

One year after its nationalisation, questions remain about the reliability of South Western Railway, even as Rail Minister Peter Hendy highlights the fast rollout of reforms as a sign of progress.

Freight revenue reached ₹4,876 crore during the year, reflecting a significant growth of 18.27%, while passenger revenue increased to ₹3,154 crore, registering a growth of 9.25%

The South Western Railway zone recorded its best-ever freight loading in February and achieved an overall gross revenue of ₹8,550 crore up to February 2026, marking a 14.31% growth.