Archive · 8 Sep 2026
South Western Railway GM Reviews Bengaluru Coach Depot Infrastructure
P. Ananth, a senior railway official, visited a train-coach maintenance depot in Bengaluru.
He looked at places where coaches are repaired and checked regularly.
These included the Sick Line and the Intermediate Overhauling/SS-1 Line.
He also inspected stores, staff facilities and other buildings.
Railway staff shared feedback about their work and working conditions.
Officials discussed ways to improve the depot’s infrastructure.
P. Ananth later reviewed railway line and other infrastructure projects with officers.
Kolar MP M. Mallesh Babu also met him to discuss railway development in Kolar district.
General Manager P. Ananth inspected South Western Railway’s Bengaluru Coaching Depot and reviewed coach maintenance activities.
He visited the Sick Line and the Intermediate Overhauling/SS-1 Line for ICF and LHB coaches.
The inspection covered stores, staff facilities, working conditions and other depot infrastructure.
Officials discussed planned infrastructure improvements and measures to strengthen maintenance facilities.
Kolar MP M. Mallesh Babu met P. Ananth to discuss railway development works in Kolar district.
- Who
- P. Ananth, General Manager of South Western Railway, railway officers and Kolar MP M. Mallesh Babu.
- What
- An inspection of the Bengaluru Coaching Depot and reviews of coach maintenance, infrastructure projects and Kolar railway development works.
- When
- Today, according to the report.
- Where
- The Coaching Depot and Divisional Railway Manager’s Office in Bengaluru; discussions also covered Kolar district.
- Why
- To assess coach maintenance, working conditions, planned depot improvements and the progress of railway infrastructure projects.
- Official
- P. Ananth, General Manager, South Western Railway
- Inspection site
- Bengaluru Coaching Depot
- Maintenance areas
- Sick Line and Intermediate Overhauling/SS-1 Line
- Coaches covered
- ICF and LHB coaches
- Project review
- New railway lines, infrastructure works and land acquisition status
- Kolar representative
- M. Mallesh Babu, Member of Parliament
- Meeting location
- Divisional Railway Manager’s Office, Bengaluru