Hi Srini You can count on these to start until others adds up to these:
* Gap between train and platform to be reduced to avoid fatal accidents * Floor of the platform and coach to be on the same level. Especially usefully for wheel chair users * Gap between 2 compartments to be filled up to avoid fatal accidents especially to the blind * Tactile skirting along the edge of the platform to avoid falling of visually impaired on the railway track. * Tactile markings on the platform should lead from compartment for disabled to bridges, escalators, wash-rooms and exits. * Inside the train, in addition to the station announcement, it should announce the direction of the platform, give a steady tone when it is on the platform and make a rising tone when the train is about to start. * Display of Train information and announcements should be prominently displayed so as to enable hearing impaired to get access. * Auditory and Visual announcement of upcoming stations in the train * There should be a separate help-desk for the disabled on all stations for providing assistance to the disabled including wheel chair and escort to the blind. There should be a centralized toll free telephone number which would also be coordinating with these help-desks. * Lift to be accessible for all including wheelchair users to use the cross over bridges and move to platforms * Automated ticket facility should be accessible to all kinds of PWD including visually impaired Online ticketing should also be available while availing concessions provided. * Information Kiosks at Stations should be accessible to all as per Accessibility Guidelines * Provide Sign Language support at help-desk for hearing impaired users * Train schedule available in alternate formats * Accessible Toilets for PWDs * Accessible Tactile Maps * Berth Number in Accessible format * All waiting rooms, cafeterias, night stay accommodation and other facilities provided at the station must be accessible to wheelchair users swell. * have a boarding device such as a portable ramp or a hydraulic lift available on each platform to be used by wheelchair users wanting to board the train. Coolies must be trained in using it * Coolies must be sensitized in assisting disabled passengers Stations should designate reserved parking place for disabled persons. Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
