375 'Adarsh Stations' to be Developed Across the Country

The Indian Railways will develop 375 'Adarsh Stations' during the year 2009-10 with basic facilities such as drinking water, adequate toilets, catering services, waiting rooms etc. These stations will also have dormitories especially for lady passengers, better signage and other basic facilities. The Indian Railways has already identified 309 stations to be developed across the country.

This was announced by the Union Minister of Railways, Kumari Mamata Banerjee while presenting the Railway Budget 2009-10 in the Lok Sabha today.

In addition, the Indian Railways will extend a helping hand to the persons with physical disabilities and old age people. Standard ramps, earmarked parking lots, specially designed coaches in each Mail and Express train, lifts and escalators would be provided in a phased manner.

Source : Equity Bulls

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