Vinod Bhat
Indian Railways is committed to make its railways stations and trains accessible for Divyangjans as part of “Sugamya Bharat Mission” or Accessible India Campaign of Government of India. Improvement/ augmentation of amenities including those for Divyangjans is a continuous process at Railway stations. In order to facilitate easy movement of elderly, sick and Divyangjans and for smooth access to platforms of major railway stations and for ease of movement, lifts/escalators are being provided as part of ‘Sugamya Bharat Abhiyaan’.
There are total 597 stations where either lifts or escalators are provided.
Escalators Status:
Provided (in Nos.)
Remarks
Provided till March’2014
143
Total 1287 escalators at 372 stations provided
Provided during 2014-23
1144
Total
1287During calendar year 2023, 128 escalators were provided.
Lifts Status:
Provided (in Nos.)
Remarks
Provided till March’2014
97Total 1292 lifts at 497 stations provided
Provided during 2014-23
1195
Total
1292
During calendar year 2023, 227 lifts were provided.
Indian Railways has been consistently trying to improve passenger amenities at various stations. Provision of escalators and Lifts at the railway platforms would facilitate improvement at exit/entry of passengers and is a further step to improve passenger safety as well.
