This reminds me of the local train system in Singapore where you can only enter the platform through an automatic gate system. You swipe the ticket and the door in front of you opens to let you in. It closes as soon as you cross it. There is no other way to enter the platform as far as I know. I never had any problem because I had someone with me always when I went there. But I wonder how blind people in that country manage. Also, finding the right platform at times is also challenging.
Regards, Kiran. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Subramani L Sent: Monday, 31 July 2006 9:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] Soon, only passengers can enter railway platforms This's ridiculous. I am sure some sort of checking mechanism can be put in place in the case of the blind and, apart from offering a special consideration for the hawkers, blind passengers should be allowed to bring their escorts. Subramani -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kiran Kaja Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 11:48 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [AI] Soon, only passengers can enter railway platforms *********************** No virus was detected in the attachment no filename Your mail has been scanned by InterScan MSS. *********************** I don't know what will happen to some of us who want to travel alone on trains. I really doubt if Railway officials will offer any assistance as airlines do in finding our compartment or seat. July 29, 2006 17:15 IST In the wake of the Mumbai blasts, the railway ministry has decided to introduce strict security measures in stations to ensure that only passengers enter railway platforms. "After the Mumbai blasts, we are now introducing strict security measures at the stations. Only bona fide passengers will be allowed on the platforms. Seeing-off will have to take place outside," Railway Minister Lalu Prasad said while inaugurating the country's first multi-modal transport system at NSC Bose International Airport in Kolkata. Other measures include installation of close circuit televisions inside the stations for round-the-clock vigil, installation of metal detectors at all entry points and an increase in the dog squads to ensure better security check on carriage and railway property, he said. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
