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| Circular number | Commercial Circular No. 49 of 2009 |
|---|---|
| File number | No. 2009/TG-IV/10/PA/Adarsh |
| Date | 2009-09-17 |
| Type | Commercial Circular |
| Topic | amenities |
| Currency | Historical — likely superseded |
| Official PDF | indianrailways.gov.in |
Selection of stations as Adarsh Station 375 stations for inclusion as Adarsh stations.”
Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No. 2009/TG-IV/10/PA/Adarsh Stns | New Delhi, dated 17.09.2009 The General Managers, All Zonal Railways. Commercial Circular No. 49 of 2009 Sub: Selection of stations as Adarsh Station While presenting the Railway Budget 2009-10, Hon’ble MR has interalia declared as under i “Madam, we will develop Adarsh stations with basic facilities such as drinking water, adequate toilets, catering services, waiting rooms and dormitories especially for lady passengers, better signage and other basic facilities are universally available. This year we are taking up 375 stations for inclusion as Adarsh stations.” 2, A list of 358 stations selected as Adarsh stations is enclosed. 3 The matter regarding the passenger amenities etc. to be provided at Adarsh stations has been examined and it has been decided that the focus should be on ‘improvement in all areas like ticketing, circulating area, signages, easy access and exit and adequate lighting at the station. The station should also depict local ethos, if any, or the architecture of the station may also replicate a local landmark building. As the use of non-standard material equipment adversely affect the quality of work, RDSO is already standardizing the designs and specifications of material and methods involved ‘in civil, S&T and electrical works, which will be circulated in due course. The thrust areas for improvement is attached in the Annexure. _ 4, While providing these amenities, the accent should be on providing for passenger facility and convenience at an enhanced level, duly keeping local flavour, - aesthetic and cost considerations in view. 5... In keeping with the Hon’ble MR’s announcement in Parliament, General -. Managers may take immediate further action to programme these works under their _ powers and try to complete most of the works within a year’s time. ..2/- 2." 6. This issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. . जैन, Please acknowledge receipt. , Ht [न रण | (Chandralekha Mukherjee) (Jagdip Ral) CRWOAW ) (R. C. Adwal) Executive Director Executive Director _ Director Executive Director Passenger Marketing Land & Amenities-I Electrical .( PS ) Telecom Railway Board Railway Board Railway Board Railway Board — Copy to: 1. The FA&CAOs, All Indian Railways (with 5 spare copies) 2. Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General of India (Railways), 224, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi (with 45 spare copies) eer > .. ol at, it for Financial Commissioner/Railways Copy to: . | CCMs, CEEs, CEs, All Zonal Railways for information and further necessary action. - ED/FX-II ED/L&A-I, ED/EE(M), ED/Tele Railway Board (i) (i) (iii) Annexure Thrust areas for improvement of stations selected as Adarsh station As regards ‘°C’ category stations which is the majority category selected as Adarsh station, area of the focus would be as under: Ethnic-ethos - local art/architecture to be reflected in a distinctive and colourful manner. Focus on quick entry and exit for passengers (minimum two entry and two exit points). Railway road i.e. access from civil road to station premises to be smooth with no unauthorized fetters on this road. Provision of signage i.e. location of ladies/handicapped coach. Toilets — Provision of green toilets in local trains depending upon usage would be supplemented by — minimum 4 urinals of which 2 should be toilets at the platform. These will be renovated / made by Railways but operated on ‘Pay and Use’ basis. The logation . would preferably be the home platform/concourse on either side of the station only for ease of drainage and sanitation. Provision of full shelters on the platforms for better protection from elements. Provision of Booking Office on both sides, as required. Provision of wide FOBs as required. Improving the stairs quality. — Provision of adequate drinking water arrangements at suitable points ensuring no hindrance to free flow-of passengers. Provision
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