In a significant move to enhance passenger amenities and improve accessibility at railway stations, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has installed a total of 45 lifts and 35 escalators at its stations as of March 2024. This initiative aims to make stations more passenger-friendly, particularly benefiting the elderly, differently-abled, and those with health issues.
NFR’s efforts to upgrade infrastructure at select stations are designed to facilitate easy movement across platforms, thereby ensuring a smoother and more comfortable travel experience. The newly installed lifts and escalators are part of a broader strategy to upgrade passenger facilities comprehensively.
Currently, major stations under NFR’s five divisions are equipped with these amenities. In the financial year 2023-24, four lifts were added—two each at Barsoi and Jalpaiguri Road railway stations. Additionally, four escalators were installed, with Agartala and Kamakhya stations each receiving two.
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The ongoing installation work is part of the ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme,’ which includes plans for 94 lifts across 46 stations and 26 escalators at 13 stations. These projects are at various stages of completion and aim to further accommodate the increasing passenger volumes.
NFR remains committed to improving the travel experience by ensuring safe, convenient entry and exit at major stations, and easing cross-navigation within railway premises. These enhancements are expected to make railway services more user-friendly and provide passengers with a more pleasant journey.
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