In order to avoid overcrowding during Dusshera, the South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to increase the platform ticket fare at Mysuru station from Rs 10 to Rs 20 for a period of 14 days starting from October 2 to October 15.
Satish Divisional Operations Manager and PRO said on Thursday: "The measure is taken to ensure the public safety that bona fide passengers are not inconvenienced and also to avoid overcrowding and to make freeway for passengers during the festival.