SWR records zero consequential train accidents in January–July 2026: SWR GM

South Western Railway (SWR) General Manager P. Ananth after hoisting the tricolour at the SWR zonal headquarters in Hubballi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT South Western Railway (SWR) maintained a record of zero consequential train accidents during January-July 2026 while commissioning 83 km of new track and improving train services and passenger amenities, General Manager P. Ananth said on Saturday.Speaking after hoisting the tricolour at the SWR headquarters in Hubballi on Saturday, Mr. Ananth said that safety remained the highest priority.The SWR had commissioned the ‘Standard Kavach’ automatic train protection system over 98 route km on the Tumakuru-Arsikere section and 122 route km on the Whitefield-Jolarpettai section. The zone also undertook complete track renewal