Mumbai Metro Line 3: New station to include enhanced accessibility features for differently abled passengers- Details inside – Infrastructure News
Mumbai Metro Line 3 (MML3) is set to revolutionize urban transportation by ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey for differently abled passengers. The upcoming stations will feature a range of facilities designed to enhance accessibility and safety for all commuters.
Key Accessibility Features Highlighted
In a recent tweet, Mumbai Metro 3 highlighted several key amenities that will be available at the new station. These include:
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- Braille Call Buttons: Elevators will be equipped with call buttons in braille, ensuring that visually impaired passengers can easily navigate the metro system.
- Handrails and Grab Rails: To provide additional support and safety, elevators will have handrails or grab rails on three sides.
- Audio/Visual Announcement System: A comprehensive audio and visual announcement system will keep passengers informed about upcoming stops and important information, catering to both hearing and visually impaired individuals.
- Telephone/Emergency Buttons: For added security, emergency buttons and telephones will be readily accessible in the elevators.
- Rubber Kick Rails: Elevators will be fitted with rubber kick rails to protect wheelchairs from damage.
- Wide Elevator Blocks: The width of the elevator blocks will be sufficient to allow easy access for wheelchairs, ensuring that mobility-impaired passengers can move freely and comfortably.
- Low-Level Buttons: All elevator buttons will be installed at a low level, making them accessible to passengers in wheelchairs and those of shorter stature.
Check out the facilities for differently abled passengers at the upcoming #MML3 station to ensure a smooth journey for all. Elevators will have Call buttons in braille, Handrail or grab rail on three sides of the lift, Rubber kick rail for wheelchairs protection, etc.… pic.twitter.com/QQgNkkgYvk
— MumbaiMetro3 (@MumbaiMetro3) July 22, 2024
These thoughtful and inclusive features demonstrate Mumbai Metro Line 3’s commitment to providing a seamless travel experience for all passengers. The new facilities are part of a broader initiative to make public transportation in Mumbai more accessible and user-friendly for everyone, regardless of their physical abilities.
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