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The General Manager of South Western Railway (SWR), Mukul Saran Mathur, conducted an inspection of Subrahmanya Road Railway Station (SBHR) in Dakshina Kannada on November 14, 2025. During the visit, local railway activists presented him with a list of grievances and demands related to the station’s development, passenger amenities, and safety. Issues included delays in Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) works, inadequate restrooms, the need for dedicated taxi/auto stands, and concerns about platform shelters at Kabaka Puttur Railway Station. Mr. Mathur assured the representatives that their concerns would be addressed. The inspection also involved a review of electrification work on the Sakleshpur ghat section and a window-trail inspection to assess track conditions and signaling systems.

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SWR General Manager Addresses Passenger Concerns During Dakshina Kannada Station Visit

MANGALURU, November 14, 2025 – South Western Railway (SWR) General Manager Mukul Saran Mathur assured Dakshina Kannada residents that passenger grievances would be addressed, including expediting development projects at Subrahmanya Road Railway Station (SBHR), during a visit to the station today.

Mr. Mathur conducted a thorough inspection of SBHR to assess progress under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). He met with railway activists including Prasad K.G. Nettana, President of Kadaba Taluk Railway Station Abhivriddhi Horata Samithi, and Sudarshan Puttur, Convener of Kukke Shree Subrahmanya-Mangaluru Railway Commuters Forum, who presented a list of complaints.

Key concerns raised included significant delays in completing ABSS works, leading to obstructed passenger movement. Activists also pointed out unfinished restrooms, a lack of dedicated transportation stands, and issues with platform shelters at Kabaka Puttur Railway Station.

“We are committed to improving the rail travel experience for our passengers,” stated Mr. Mathur. “We will review the concerns raised today and take appropriate action.”

In addition to the station inspection, Mr. Mathur also reviewed the electrification work on the Sakleshpur ghat section and conducted a window-trail inspection between Subrahmanya Road and Hassan to assess track conditions and signaling systems. The SWR emphasized its dedication to enhancing passenger services and strengthening railway infrastructure in the region.

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