Bullet Train Project: 48 escalators to be installed at 8 stations in Gujarat
October 09, 2024
Ahmedabad: Keeping in mind the comfort and convenience of passengers, the stations on Bullet Train corridor will be equipped with all modern and advanced amenities and information systems. There will be ticketing, waiting areas, business-class lounge, nursery, restrooms, information booths, retail centres etc, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited said on Tuesday.
The first set of escalators (2 Nos.) is being installed at Anand Bullet Train station which will be used from ground to concourse level.
Total 90 energy efficient escalators will be installed at all 12 stations for the corridor. (48 at 8 stations of Gujarat and 42 at 4 stations of Maharashtra).
To create a secure environment for passengers, the escalators will be fitted with emergency stop buttons for immediate response in case of emergency, handrail finger guard safety device to prevent accidental entrapment of fingers in the escalator handrails, dress guard (brush type device) to prevent clothing and accessories getting caught in the escalators etc.
Details of escalators which will be installed at Bullet Train stations in Gujarat:
| Bullet Train Station | No. of Escalators |
|---|---|
| Sabarmati | 12 Nos. (08 Nos. platform to concourse and 04 Nos. concourse to first floor) |
| Ahmedabad | 8 Nos. (from platform to concourse) |
| Anand | 6 Nos. (02 from ground to concourse and 04 from concourse to platform level) |
| Vadodara | 4 Nos. (02 from ground to concourse and 02 concourse to platform) |
| Bharuch | 4 Nos. (from ground to platform level) |
| Surat | 6 Nos. (02 from concourse to ground and 04 from platform to concourse) *Two no. of escalators arrived at site |
| Bilimora | 4 Nos. (from ground to platform level) |
| Vapi | 4 Nos. (from ground to platform level) |
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