35 Trains from (GADJ)GANDHINAGAR JPR to (BU)BASWA

                     FEW WR TRAINS AFFECTED DUE TO BLOCK AT

SAYAN YARD IN SURAT - VADODARA SECTION

In connection with the o­ngoing work to increase speed of New Delhi - Mumbai route to 160 kmph, the work of laying of transition system using Geo cell & blanketing materials o­n the approaches and other related work will be undertaken at Bridge No. 471 at Sayan yard in Surat - Vadodara section. To carry out this work, a block of 4.30 hrs will be undertaken o­n UP line from 13.00 hrs, on Sunday, 18^th June, 2023 and hence few Western Railway trains will be cancelled, partially cancelled, regulated and rescheduled.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of these trains are as under:

Trains Cancelled:

1.Train No. 09158 Bharuch ­– Surat MEMU, journey commencing o­n 18.06.2023

2.Train No. 09082 Bharuch ­– Surat MEMU, journey commencing o­n 18.06.2023

Trains Partially Cancelled:

1.   Train No. 09161 Valsad – Vadodara Passenger Special, journey commencing o­n 18.06.2023 is partially cancelled between Surat & Vadodara

2.   Train No. 09162 Vadodara ­– Valsad Passenger Special, journey commencing o­n 18.06.2023 is partially cancelled between Vadodara & Surat

3.   Train No. 19101 Virar - Bharuch ­Express, journey commencing o­n 18.06.2023 is partially cancelled between Surat & Bharuch

Regulation of Trains:

1.Train No. 19020 Haridwar – Bandra Terminus Express of 17^th June, 2023 will be regulated by 50 minutes

Rescheduled Trains:

1.Train No. 16613 Rajkot – Coimbatore Express of 18^th June, 2023 will be rescheduled by 2.45 hrs Ex Rajkot station.

2.Train No. 20902 Gandhinagar Capital – Mumbai Central Vande Express of 18^th June, 2023 will be rescheduled by 1 hr Ex Gandhinagar Capital station.

Passengers are requested to kindly take note of the same.

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ØMore than 7300 Railway Stations in 17 Zones and 68 Divisions across Indian Railways have different style of Signages; Display of names of stations will now be o­n same standard across the country

Ø“Indian Railways to adopt modern, standard Signages at Stations that will be Divyang friendly”: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways is creating New Identity of New Indiaby developing Railway stations across the country. Indian Railways is now redeveloping 1275 stations across India under ‘Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme.’Today, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways released a booklet o­n Standard Signages at Stations o­n Indian Railways in Rail Bhavan, New Delhi. Chairman & CEO, Railway Board Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, Members of Railway Board were also present during the event and General Managers of Zonal Railways also joined the event via video conferencing.

Speaking o­n the occasion, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “As you all know, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Indian Railways have been working tirelessly to enhance the passenger experience at railway stations. It was felt to issue standard guidelines o­n Signages at Stations that will be consistent and adequate. Today, I am delighted to release the booklet o­n Standard Signages at Stations o­n Indian Railways. Indian Railways will adopt modern, standard signages which are Divyang friendly.”

Indian Railways has the largest number of stations in the world than any other rail network. It is important that every passenger should have easy access to facilities by having standard signage.

The Booklet o­n Standard Signages at Stations prioritizes simple language, clear font, easy-to-see colors, intuitive pictograms. It is made keeping in mind the requirements of all passengers, including elderly, women, children, divyangjan etc. The colours of signages, type and size of fonts have been standardized. Concept of grouping of signages has been introduced for faster way finding.  New tertiary boards displaying station names with tricolor backgrounds have been introduced. Emphasis has been laid o­n providing intuitive way finding and availability of signages o­n key decision making points. While there is emphasis o­n standardization of signages, the need for flexibility in case of stations with strong architectural vocabulary has also been recognized.

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:

Ministry of Railways has formulated a new policy for modernization of stations named “Amrit Bharat Station” scheme. The scheme envisages development of stations o­n a continuous basis with a long term vision. It is based o­n Master Planning for long term and implementation of the elements of Master Plan as per the needs and patronage of the station. The scheme will primarily focus o­n providing safe, comfortable and clean railway premises.