Stations with high level platforms should normally be provided with foot- over-bridges on a programmed basis. The capacity of the foot-over-bridges and sub-ways and their component structures in discharging passengers per metre width of unobstructed passage for movement in both directions can be taken as:. The pathways should have a minimum width of 2 m and should ensure that it is clear of all obstructions such as signalling equipment, etc.
Notices in the prescribed languages should be prominently displayed near such pathway crossings, to warn the users to look out for trains before using the pathways. At major important stations, provision of escalators should be considered for speedy dispersal of commuters. Category 'C Stations. If however, the bulk of the traffic is booked or received by night the provision of the Waiting Rooms could be considered even with fewer passengers.
As dormitory type of Retiring Rooms offer accommodation at cheap rates to the passengers, keeping in view the demand from different types of clientele, local conditions of the place, availability of comparable type of accommodation in the vicinity and any other factor considered relevant by the Commercial Department, preference may be given for provision of dormitory type of Retiring Rooms.
Railways are to provide convenience to the physically handicapped persons to comply with the provision of "The Persons with disabilities Equal Opportunities; protection of rights and full participation " Act, As per provisions of this Act, equal opportunities are to be given to handicapped persons in terms of employment, access to various places and services. The items concerning Engineering Department are as under:.
The principal name boards painted on both faces should be fixed at both the ends of the platform and generally oriented at right angle to the track without in any way infringing the Schedule of Dimensions.
The actual angle at which the name boards are fixed should be determined by the site conditions ensuring the criterion that the name board is clearly visible from the approaching trains. Such secondary name boards can be made of framed metal, asbestos or wooden sheets and painted on the sides one or both facing the track.
The height of the lower edge of the principal and secondary name boards should be 2m above the platform level. They should be fixed in a position parallel to the track. On suburban sections, such tertiary name boards may be provided on enamel plates. Where such tertiary name boards are provided it may not be necessary to provide additional secondary name boards mentioned here in above.
The board should preferably be square in shape and fixed with its diagonal axis in a horizontal position. The length and width of the name board will be determined by the total written material and their arrangement.
The central horizontal axis of the board should be at a height of 2m above the platform surface. Where the Regional language is Hindi, the name boards will be in two languages, Hindi and English, except for provision of Urdu language as specified here in below.
Special importance is to be given to the principal name-boards which may be specially illuminated with a bright electric lamp so that the whole of the board is clearly visible and legible at night. Red arrows should be painted to direct passengers to Station Superintendent, Deputy Station Superintendent, Enquiry and Telegraph offices.
The lettering should be of size, suitable for the requirement. The board should be erected at right angles to the building and immediately over the door of the office or room to which it refers. Where notices are fastened to walls, proper fixtures should be provided. For smaller stations, black lettering-on white background may be used for all kinds of sign boards which may be painted on one side only and fixed to the wall.
Size of board - mm square Size of letter - mm Colour - white figure on blue background. At stations having a large number of platform signs, these should be fixed at right angles to the track and staggered horizontally so as to give a clear direction from a distance. The height of platform number signs may vary to suit local conditions. A police officer wheels the toddler's pram. Credit: Paul Rovere. Metro spokesman Chris Whitefield said older station platforms were built sloping slightly towards the railway tracks to assist with drainage.
However, under the Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards, introduced in , newly constructed railway platforms must now slope away from the railway tracks. Existing platforms that were substantially altered must also comply with the new standard, he said. Police and Metro trains investigators at Tooronga station. Note :- The coping of passenger platform must be so constructed that when necessary, to allow for introduction of wider stock, it can be easily and expeditiously set back to mm 6 ft.
Max mm. Min mm. Note :— a New platform walls should be built to minimum dimensions and the coping corbellel out to mm. Height above rail level for high passenger platforms. Maximum height above rail level for low passenger. Minimum height above rail level for good platform except horse and end loading platforms.
Notes :— a Platforms may be flush with rail level. Minimum horizontal distance of any building on a passenger platform from centre line of track. NOTE—For the return end of platform fencing this dimension may be reduced to mm.
Minimum horizontal distance from centre line of track to a piller, column, lamp of similar isolated structure on a passenger platform or any building on a goods form Note : A piller or column vide items 8 and 8 a which covers more than sq. Minimum height above rail level for a width of mm. Notes : i On lines other than main lines where 25 KV.
Proper drainage facility is very essential for a goods platform, hence proper arrangements for drainage should be made on these platforms. The Permissible height of the goods platforms above rail level are as follows:. Read Also:. Facilities Required at Railway Stations.
Railway Gauge. Purpose of Providing Railway Station. This is a nice post. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Skip to content Contents 1 Types of Railway Platform 1.
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