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28/06/2024 (Google translation from Gujarati)
Ahmedabad Division has 26 escalators at 5 stations Ahmedabad, Gandhidham, Bhuj, Mehsana and Palanpur and 29 lifts at 10 stations Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Mehsana, Gandhidham, Sabarmati, Palanpur, Samakhiali, Bhachau, Vadnagar, Maninagar proving to be very useful for disabled and ailing passengers. These state-of-the-art facilities are designed to meet the needs of disabled passengers,
Automatic Passenger Announcement System has been installed at 25 stations and Manual Passenger Announcement System at 69 stations, Glow Sign Passenger Guidance Boards, LED Station Name Boards etc. have also been installed at stations.
147 crore under Umbrella Work (PH-53) on Ahmedabad Division. New goods sheds are being constructed at 12 stations namely Halvad, Gandhidham, Kharaghoda, Chirai, Kandla Port, Detroj, Sidhpur, New Khari, Chharodi, Shirwa Naroda and Lynch. At present, 459 racks are being dealt with per month at these goods sheds and after completion of the development work, 675 racks will be dealt with per month. This will increase the revenue of the railways.
Ahmedabad, Sabarmati, Gandhidham and New Bhuj stations are being upgraded on a large scale to transform them into modern and world-class stations at a fast pace. Apart from this, under the AMRUT Station Yojana, redevelopment work is being carried out at 16 stations of Ahmedabad Division, namely Asarwa, Maninagar, Chandlodia, Vatva, Samkhyali, Sidhpur, Unjha, Mehsana, Bhildi, Himmatnagar, Bhachau, Viramgam, Dhrangadhra, Kalol, Palanpur and Patan stations at a cost of about Rs 515 crore. This will provide facilities like upgradation and redevelopment of stations, improvement of existing facilities, improvement of circulating area and lighting, modernization of waiting room with 12 meter wide foot over bridge, lift, seating arrangement and air conditioning.
Western Railway Ahmedabad Division is committed to creating an inclusive and passenger-friendly environment across the railway network. Well-planned development for disabled passengers and other passenger-centric facilities are part of the ongoing effort to make the travel experience great for all.
Western Railway Ahmedabad Division aims to create disabled-friendly infrastructure. Under which several works have been planned including the installation of ramps and railings at major stations to facilitate easy movement for wheelchair users and mobility impaired passengers.
Specially designed toilets and drinking water booths and reserved parking spaces have been provided near the station entrance to meet the needs of disabled passengers. Braille signage has been provided at Ahmedabad station for the convenience of visually impaired passengers.
