This will help the visually impaired to traverse on their own. The Braille Maps were installed on Monday.
Visually Impaired Friendly Maps at Chennai Railway Stations
The map is posted at the entrance to both train stations and is 3X3 feet in size. Will help guide visually impaired passengers to navigate the station to assess ticket counters, handicap restrooms, concourse areas, water taps, waiting rooms, cloakrooms, pedestrian bridge and the entry and exit points of the platforms.
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Ferrocarril del Sur said in a statement that QR codes are provided on Braille boards/signage and can be scanned with smartphones which will trigger audio prompts. These audio messages will guide passengers to the destinations they intend to go to.
Dr Ramani P. Mathai, who works with visually impaired people, speaking to IANS said: “The installation of Braille boards at Chennai and Egmore railway stations is a welcome step by the Railways. People with visual impairments Visually impaired will now be able to navigate through the station to get to the platforms they are going to, as well as get directions to restrooms or places they intend to travel to within the station. A great initiative of the Southern Railway.”
Source: IANS
