Kerala Opposes Railway Board’s Decision to Shift Mangaluru to Mysuru Division, Seeks Central Intervention

Political parties cutting across party lines oppose the Railway Board’s decision to bifurcate the Mangaluru region from the Palakkad division.

Political parties oppose the Railway Board's decision to bifurcate the Palakkad division, calling it unilateral and detrimental to Kerala's development.

Mangaluru move pushes Palakkad railway division to explore new ‘tracks’

Several projects are already in the pipeline in Palakkad. Work on the first pitline at Palakkad Town is nearing completion, while a second pitline has also been

Kerala opposes Railway Board’s decision to shift Mangaluru to Mysuru division, seeks Central intervention

The Kerala government has decided to seek immediate intervention from the Central government regarding the Railway Board’s decision to shift the Mangaluru railway area from the Palakkad Division to the Mysuru Division.

SWR Mysuru div set for a major expansion

Railway Board expands SWR Mysuru Division from Oct 1, 2026, shifting boundary with Palakkad to Ullal; adds 55km, NMP freight, Rs 600-700 crore revenue.

Mangaluru under SWR: Railway activists and people’s representatives say it will boost infrastructure and connectivity

Mangaluru's shift to South Western Railway aims to enhance infrastructure and connectivity, addressing long-standing regional grievances.