The train services should have audio announcements like in the Delhi Metro, Rajdhani Express and the Shatabdi Express. Further the Railway authorities/staff should have a trained cadre that supports or facilitates persons with disability, senior citizens and others who need help. Braille is a good initiative but the solution is not complete. In my experience, seasoned blind travellers do not need any signage inside trains. Given that the railway coaches are standard, locating the wash room, berths etc comes with orientation from frequent travel. A question for the group, how many blind people in our country and how many of them read Braille? Ofcourse technological solutions like apps is good but will serve a very small population.
-----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kotian, H P Sent: 28 January 2016 11:51 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] India's 1st Blind-friendly Train Runs Between Mysuru, Varanasi Hi I do agree. Let us appreciate the steps taken and work with the authorities to make accessibility more better. I find now there is barrier coming from our side and we want to oppose every initiative. Accessibility done in the coach is a one time measure make use of it or leave it no big deal about it. I do recall, in the same post, there was mention of navigational maps were made on Mysore station. Therefore, Braille is not the only solution thought about. Apps based solution works on a totally different plane, even if it is done, our brilliant armchair activists will come out saying we are a poor country and most cannot own a mobile phone. I think we deserve stale mind attitude of the previous government, no work, no complaints. Harish Kotian -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Zoher Sent: 28 January 2016 11:08 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issuesconcerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] India's 1st Blind-friendly Train Runs Between Mysuru, Varanasi Hello friends, I think none of us should comment on the efforts taken by the govt without experiencing the same. We have all the rights to criticize or appreciate the train if we have firsthand experience of travelling inn that. We should also understand 1 fact that to please all the section of the society is just not possible for any govt. The positive thing I see is that at least and at last govt bodies has started to understand and recognize the importance of disabled sections of the society even though they are not a large and united vote bank. 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