Mumbai, May 6 -- In a move to improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility, the Palakkad Railway Division launched Project Sugamya - Breaking Barriers at Palakkad Railway Station on Monday. Backed by the Swarga Foundation and the International Gemological Institute (India), the initiative was inaugurated by Divisional Railway Manager Arun Kumar Chaturvedi.
Under the project, 24 mobile ramps and 24 specially designed wheelchairs have been deployed across 20 key stations in the division, including Palakkad Junction, Kozhikode, Kannur, Shoranur Junction, and Mangaluru Central. These lightweight ramps will aid boarding and exiting from coaches, while the wheelchairs are designed to offer safe and independent mobility both within stations and on board trains.
Highlighting Indian Railways' focus on inclusive infrastructure, Mr. Chaturvedi stated that these additions reflect the commitment to creating safer and more convenient travel experiences for differently-abled passengers.
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