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According to the document, where should platform coverage be prioritized?
According to the document, where should platform coverage be prioritized?
- Only at major junctions and district headquarters.
- Junctions, district headquarters, large cities, suburban stations, and areas with heavy rainfall. (correct)
- Only at stations with a population of over 100,000.
- All stations, regardless of size or location.
What is the minimum requirement for platform length?
What is the minimum requirement for platform length?
- The length of the most common train that uses the platform.
- The length of the shortest train that uses the platform.
- The length of the average train that uses the platform.
- The length of the longest train that uses the platform. (correct)
What is the target platform height at the most important stations?
What is the target platform height at the most important stations?
- High level. (correct)
- The level should be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Rail level.
- Medium level.
What type of platforms should be used at unimportant road side stations on the Main Line (MG)?
What type of platforms should be used at unimportant road side stations on the Main Line (MG)?
What is the minimum requirement for platform surface maintenance?
What is the minimum requirement for platform surface maintenance?
What is the recommended number of benches per 100 passengers on a platform?
What is the recommended number of benches per 100 passengers on a platform?
How many taps should be provided per 100 passengers on a platform?
How many taps should be provided per 100 passengers on a platform?
What is the minimum number of taps required on each platform?
What is the minimum number of taps required on each platform?
What type of stations are excluded from the requirement of well-maintained platform surfaces?
What type of stations are excluded from the requirement of well-maintained platform surfaces?
What is the purpose of platform covering, according to the document?
What is the purpose of platform covering, according to the document?
What is one of the minimum facilities required at train halts?
What is one of the minimum facilities required at train halts?
What should the waiting shed at halts be like according to the guidelines?
What should the waiting shed at halts be like according to the guidelines?
Which feature is NOT included in the minimum requirements for train halts?
Which feature is NOT included in the minimum requirements for train halts?
Who has the discretion to modify passenger amenities at train halts?
Who has the discretion to modify passenger amenities at train halts?
What aspect is considered when determining the size of the waiting shed?
What aspect is considered when determining the size of the waiting shed?
What is the minimum floor area per passenger that should be provided in waiting halls at large stations?
What is the minimum floor area per passenger that should be provided in waiting halls at large stations?
What is the primary factor that determines the need for platform covers?
What is the primary factor that determines the need for platform covers?
What is the recommended floor area per passenger for covered portions of platforms?
What is the recommended floor area per passenger for covered portions of platforms?
What is the recommended percentage of maximum passengers to be accommodated in waiting halls at small stations?
What is the recommended percentage of maximum passengers to be accommodated in waiting halls at small stations?
What does the text recommend as an alternative to building new waiting halls or extending existing ones?
What does the text recommend as an alternative to building new waiting halls or extending existing ones?
When should the entire platform be roofed over?
When should the entire platform be roofed over?
What is the purpose of the Railway Catering and Passenger Amenities Committee?
What is the purpose of the Railway Catering and Passenger Amenities Committee?
What does the text recommend doing regarding waiting halls at stations?
What does the text recommend doing regarding waiting halls at stations?
What is the minimum number of upper class passengers that justifies the provision of a new upper class waiting room at an ordinary non-suburban wayside station?
What is the minimum number of upper class passengers that justifies the provision of a new upper class waiting room at an ordinary non-suburban wayside station?
In which type of station is the provision of an upper class waiting room considered unnecessary?
In which type of station is the provision of an upper class waiting room considered unnecessary?
What is the minimum expected occupation percentage for the provision of retiring rooms at stations?
What is the minimum expected occupation percentage for the provision of retiring rooms at stations?
What is the yardstick for the opening of extra booking windows?
What is the yardstick for the opening of extra booking windows?
How should the maximum number of passengers for amenity provision be calculated?
How should the maximum number of passengers for amenity provision be calculated?
What should be reviewed periodically to manage long queues at booking windows?
What should be reviewed periodically to manage long queues at booking windows?
At large stations, what special booking window provision should be considered?
At large stations, what special booking window provision should be considered?
Which category of stations is specifically excluded from the minimum basic amenities directive?
Which category of stations is specifically excluded from the minimum basic amenities directive?
What should guide the provision of facilities at junctions and terminal stations?
What should guide the provision of facilities at junctions and terminal stations?
By what date should every effort be made to provide minimum basic amenities at all applicable stations?
By what date should every effort be made to provide minimum basic amenities at all applicable stations?
What is the minimum number of bathing facilities required at non-suburban stations for 1200 passengers?
What is the minimum number of bathing facilities required at non-suburban stations for 1200 passengers?
At suburban stations, how many urinals should be provided if there are 800 passengers?
At suburban stations, how many urinals should be provided if there are 800 passengers?
How many latrines should be reserved for ladies if there are 600 passengers?
How many latrines should be reserved for ladies if there are 600 passengers?
What is the guideline for the distribution of urinals at suburban stations?
What is the guideline for the distribution of urinals at suburban stations?
When should foot-over bridges and subways be constructed?
When should foot-over bridges and subways be constructed?
What is the minimum number of latrine seats required regardless of passenger numbers?
What is the minimum number of latrine seats required regardless of passenger numbers?
For every 200 passengers, how many units of urinals are mandated?
For every 200 passengers, how many units of urinals are mandated?
What percentage of bathing arrangements at non-suburban stations should be reserved for ladies when they exceed one third?
What percentage of bathing arrangements at non-suburban stations should be reserved for ladies when they exceed one third?
How should the construction of foot over bridges be determined?
How should the construction of foot over bridges be determined?
What is the required ratio for latrines in relation to passengers?
What is the required ratio for latrines in relation to passengers?
At which type of stations should medium-level platforms be provided even when high-level platforms are not justifiable?
At which type of stations should medium-level platforms be provided even when high-level platforms are not justifiable?
What is the recommended number of tap stands per 100 passengers?
What is the recommended number of tap stands per 100 passengers?
Which of the following is NOT specifically mentioned as a criteria for providing platform covering?
Which of the following is NOT specifically mentioned as a criteria for providing platform covering?
Based on the document, what is the minimum number of taps required on each platform?
Based on the document, what is the minimum number of taps required on each platform?
Which type of station is explicitly excluded from the requirement of a well-maintained platform surface?
Which type of station is explicitly excluded from the requirement of a well-maintained platform surface?
What is the recommended ratio of benches to passengers on platforms?
What is the recommended ratio of benches to passengers on platforms?
According to the document, which type of platform should be the ultimate target for all important stations on the Main Line (BG)?
According to the document, which type of platform should be the ultimate target for all important stations on the Main Line (BG)?
For what type of stations on branch lines (BG & MG) are rail-level platforms recommended?
For what type of stations on branch lines (BG & MG) are rail-level platforms recommended?
Which of the following is NOT considered an acceptable material for ensuring a well-maintained platform surface?
Which of the following is NOT considered an acceptable material for ensuring a well-maintained platform surface?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion mentioned for providing platform covering?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion mentioned for providing platform covering?
What aspect is NOT considered when determining the size of the waiting shed at train halts?
What aspect is NOT considered when determining the size of the waiting shed at train halts?
Which facility is explicitly mentioned as a requirement for train halts at night?
Which facility is explicitly mentioned as a requirement for train halts at night?
What is the minimum type of waiting shed recommended for train halts?
What is the minimum type of waiting shed recommended for train halts?
Who has the authority to modify the provisions for passenger amenities at train halts?
Who has the authority to modify the provisions for passenger amenities at train halts?
What additional requirement is mentioned for halts apart from basic waiting and booking facilities?
What additional requirement is mentioned for halts apart from basic waiting and booking facilities?
What is the minimum floor area allocated per passenger in waiting halls at small stations?
What is the minimum floor area allocated per passenger in waiting halls at small stations?
How should the area of covers over platforms be determined?
How should the area of covers over platforms be determined?
In what circumstances should platform covering be extended to the whole platform?
In what circumstances should platform covering be extended to the whole platform?
What is indicated as an alternative to constructing new waiting halls?
What is indicated as an alternative to constructing new waiting halls?
Which of the following percentages of maximum passenger accommodation applies to waiting halls at large stations?
Which of the following percentages of maximum passenger accommodation applies to waiting halls at large stations?
What should be the approach before constructing new waiting halls?
What should be the approach before constructing new waiting halls?
What is the minimum area per passenger that should be provided as cover over platforms?
What is the minimum area per passenger that should be provided as cover over platforms?
What percentage of maximum passengers should be accommodated in waiting halls at small stations?
What percentage of maximum passengers should be accommodated in waiting halls at small stations?
What is the provision requirement for urinals at non-suburban stations?
What is the provision requirement for urinals at non-suburban stations?
How many shower facilities should be provided at non-suburban stations if there are 1000 passengers?
How many shower facilities should be provided at non-suburban stations if there are 1000 passengers?
What is the minimum number of latrine seats required, regardless of the number of passengers?
What is the minimum number of latrine seats required, regardless of the number of passengers?
What percentage of bathing facilities should be reserved for ladies when the number of showers exceeds one third?
What percentage of bathing facilities should be reserved for ladies when the number of showers exceeds one third?
For how many passengers should latrines be provided at a ratio of four seats per 200 passengers?
For how many passengers should latrines be provided at a ratio of four seats per 200 passengers?
When should separate urinals be provided for men and women at suburban stations?
When should separate urinals be provided for men and women at suburban stations?
What factor is emphasized regarding the construction of foot over bridges and subways?
What factor is emphasized regarding the construction of foot over bridges and subways?
What is the recommended ratio of showers to passengers at non-suburban stations?
What is the recommended ratio of showers to passengers at non-suburban stations?
What aspect should be reviewed to manage facilities at larger stations periodically?
What aspect should be reviewed to manage facilities at larger stations periodically?
What is the minimum number of bathing facilities required for 1200 passengers at non-suburban stations?
What is the minimum number of bathing facilities required for 1200 passengers at non-suburban stations?
What is the minimum number of upper class passengers per day required to justify a new waiting room at an ordinary non-suburban wayside station?
What is the minimum number of upper class passengers per day required to justify a new waiting room at an ordinary non-suburban wayside station?
What should be the basis for providing facilities at junctions and terminal stations?
What should be the basis for providing facilities at junctions and terminal stations?
What is the minimum percentage expected for the occupation of retiring rooms at stations?
What is the minimum percentage expected for the occupation of retiring rooms at stations?
What is the threshold for opening extra booking windows at booking offices?
What is the threshold for opening extra booking windows at booking offices?
How should the maximum number of passengers for amenity provision be determined?
How should the maximum number of passengers for amenity provision be determined?
What is a recommended consideration for large stations regarding booking windows?
What is a recommended consideration for large stations regarding booking windows?
How should the minimum basic amenities be distributed across stations?
How should the minimum basic amenities be distributed across stations?
What is the target date for providing minimum basic amenities at all applicable stations?
What is the target date for providing minimum basic amenities at all applicable stations?
What condition may lead to exceptions in the yardstick for booking facilities?
What condition may lead to exceptions in the yardstick for booking facilities?
Which type of station is least likely to require an upper class waiting room?
Which type of station is least likely to require an upper class waiting room?
What are the minimum facilities required at train halts?
What are the minimum facilities required at train halts?
What factor determines the size of a waiting shed at a train halt?
What factor determines the size of a waiting shed at a train halt?
What is the recommended ratio of urinals to passengers?
What is the recommended ratio of urinals to passengers?
What is the minimum seating requirement for latrines?
What is the minimum seating requirement for latrines?
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a minimum facility required at train halts?
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a minimum facility required at train halts?
What is the primary consideration for modifying passenger amenities at train halts?
What is the primary consideration for modifying passenger amenities at train halts?
At which type of stations are bathing facilities NOT required?
At which type of stations are bathing facilities NOT required?
What is the maximum percentage of showers reserved for ladies at non-suburban stations?
What is the maximum percentage of showers reserved for ladies at non-suburban stations?
What is the recommended ratio of latrine seats to passengers?
What is the recommended ratio of latrine seats to passengers?
Which of the following should be considered when determining the need for platform covers?
Which of the following should be considered when determining the need for platform covers?
In which category of station is the provision of an upper class waiting room considered unnecessary?
In which category of station is the provision of an upper class waiting room considered unnecessary?
What is the recommended number of taps per 100 passengers on platforms?
What is the recommended number of taps per 100 passengers on platforms?
What is the ratio of ladies' urinals to total urinals that should be considered when providing them at suburban stations?
What is the ratio of ladies' urinals to total urinals that should be considered when providing them at suburban stations?
What percentage of maximum passengers should waiting halls accommodate at large stations?
What percentage of maximum passengers should waiting halls accommodate at large stations?
What is the minimum floor area per passenger in waiting halls?
What is the minimum floor area per passenger in waiting halls?
When should the entire platform be roofed over according to the guidelines?
When should the entire platform be roofed over according to the guidelines?
What is the primary factor influencing the need for covers over platforms?
What is the primary factor influencing the need for covers over platforms?
What is the recommended area per passenger for platform covers?
What is the recommended area per passenger for platform covers?
What should be considered before constructing new waiting halls?
What should be considered before constructing new waiting halls?
What is the suggested percentage of maximum passengers to be accommodated in waiting halls at small stations?
What is the suggested percentage of maximum passengers to be accommodated in waiting halls at small stations?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining cover provisions for platforms?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining cover provisions for platforms?
What is the minimum number of upper class passengers that necessitates the provision of a new upper class waiting room at an ordinary non-suburban wayside station?
What is the minimum number of upper class passengers that necessitates the provision of a new upper class waiting room at an ordinary non-suburban wayside station?
What is the expected minimum occupancy percentage for the provision of retiring rooms at stations?
What is the expected minimum occupancy percentage for the provision of retiring rooms at stations?
How many tickets per 8-hour shift is the yardstick for opening extra booking windows?
How many tickets per 8-hour shift is the yardstick for opening extra booking windows?
What is the maximum number of passengers for the provision of amenities based on?
What is the maximum number of passengers for the provision of amenities based on?
What special provision should be considered for booking windows at large stations?
What special provision should be considered for booking windows at large stations?
What determines the platform length requirement at stations?
What determines the platform length requirement at stations?
What is the minimum number of seats recommended per 100 passengers on platforms?
What is the minimum number of seats recommended per 100 passengers on platforms?
Which stations are excluded from the minimum basic amenities directive?
Which stations are excluded from the minimum basic amenities directive?
On what basis should the provision of facilities at junctions and terminal stations be determined?
On what basis should the provision of facilities at junctions and terminal stations be determined?
What type of platform is recommended at unimportant roadside stations?
What type of platform is recommended at unimportant roadside stations?
By what date should minimum basic amenities be provided at all applicable stations?
By what date should minimum basic amenities be provided at all applicable stations?
For which type of stations is high-level platform provision targeted?
For which type of stations is high-level platform provision targeted?
What material can be used for maintaining well-surfaced platforms?
What material can be used for maintaining well-surfaced platforms?
How should the construction of foot-over bridges be approached?
How should the construction of foot-over bridges be approached?
What is the minimum number of hydrants or taps recommended per 100 passengers?
What is the minimum number of hydrants or taps recommended per 100 passengers?
What type of platforms should be designed at less important stations on the Main Line (MG)?
What type of platforms should be designed at less important stations on the Main Line (MG)?
What is the main reason for ensuring well-maintained platform surfaces?
What is the main reason for ensuring well-maintained platform surfaces?
What should be done if a station has a higher passenger capacity than it was designed for?
What should be done if a station has a higher passenger capacity than it was designed for?
Where should hydrants be located for easy accessibility?
Where should hydrants be located for easy accessibility?
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Minimum Facilities for Train Halts
Minimum Facilities for Train Halts
The standard amenities required at all train halts, as per a Railway Board letter.
Rail Level Platform
Rail Level Platform
A platform at train halts leveled with the train, allowing easy boarding and disembarking.
Waiting Shed
Waiting Shed
A small shelter for passengers that also serves as a booking office.
Night Lighting
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Shady Trees
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Water Barrows
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Bathing Facilities
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Shower Ratio
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Urinals Provision
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Separate Urinals
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Latrine Seats Ratio
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Foot-over Bridges
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Traffic Requirement
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Waiting Room Standards
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Minimum Facilities
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Upper class waiting room
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Large-scale covering provision
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Key types of stations
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Night train considerations
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Platform length requirement
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Suburban stations
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Junction and terminal station facilities
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Platform level standards
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Well-maintained platform surface
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Retiring room provision
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Booking window yardstick
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Benches provision
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Booking window review
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Drinking water facilities
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Hydrants for water supply
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Women's booking windows
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Accessibility of amenities
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Passenger maximum calculations
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Distribution of facilities
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Minimum basic amenities deadline
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Passenger Amenities Committee
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Waiting Halls Standards
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Small Station Waiting Halls
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Large Station Waiting Halls
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Floor Area Requirement
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Platform Cover Requirements
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Roofing at Important Stations
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Non-Mela Traffic
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Waiting Halls Provision
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Minimum Floor Area
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Platform Cover Standards
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Climatic Considerations
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Bathing Facilities at Non-Suburban Stations
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Latrines Ratio
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Urinals Distribution
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Bathing Facilities for Ladies
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Minimum Latrine Seats
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Foot-over Bridges Guidelines
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Shower Facilities Ratio
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Separate Urinal Requirement
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Passenger Amenities Committee Purpose
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Waiting Rooms for Upper Class
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Halts Minimum Facilities
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Cheap Waiting Shed
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Shady Trees at Halts
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Lengthening of Platforms
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High Level Platforms
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Medium Level Platforms
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Platform Taps Distribution
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Branch Line Platform Standards
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Ordinary Station Waiting Room
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Night Train Impacts
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Suburban Station Facilities
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Maximum Passenger Calculations
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Retiring Room Necessity
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Booking Window Standards
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Review Booking Facilities
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Basic Amenities Deadline
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Junction and Terminal Facilities
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Small Waiting Shed
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Lighting for Night Trains
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General Manager's Discretion
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Waiting Halls at Small Stations
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Waiting Halls at Large Stations
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Minimum Floor Area in Waiting Halls
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Platform Covers
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Urinals Ratio
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Upper Class Waiting Room Criteria
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Minimum Retiring Room Occupancy
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Booking Window Requirement
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Review of Booking Facilities
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Maximum Passenger Count for Amenities
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Suburban Station Waiting Rooms
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Junction and Terminal Facilities Guidelines
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Considerations for Bathing Facilities
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Distribution of Water Facilities
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Bathing Facilities Ratio
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Latrine Seats Calculation
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Urinals for Passengers
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Latrines for Ladies
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Foot-over Bridges Construction
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Urgent Waiting Room Standards
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Suburban Station Guidelines
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Showers for Women
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Distribution of Urinal Facilities
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Platform Lengthening
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Study Notes
Passenger Amenities at Railway Stations
- Standards for passenger amenities at railway stations were revised in 1967
- Waiting halls at smaller stations should accommodate 45% of the maximum passengers (excluding special events).
- Larger stations should have waiting halls for 30% of maximum passengers (excluding special events).
- Minimum floor space per passenger in waiting halls: 1.304 sq m (15 sq ft).
- Platform covers: Provision depends on climate, passenger volume, and type of traffic.
- Sufficient area should be covered to accommodate half the maximum number of passengers.
- Important stations and busy suburban lines should have full platform coverage.
- Junctions, district headquarters, cities over 100,000 people, and heavy rainfall areas should have extensive platform coverage.
- Platforms should be long enough to fit the longest trains.
- High-level platforms are prioritized on main lines.
- Medium-level platforms are suitable at less important main line stations.
- Rail-level platforms are used at less important stations.
- Well-maintained platform surfaces are needed (at all stations except halts).
- Benches: 40 seats for every 100 passengers.
- Drinking water should be accessible at a rate of 4 taps per 100 passengers.
- Platform waiting sheds should be cheap and sized in proportion to passenger volume.
- Night lighting should be provided at train halt stations.
- Planting of shady trees should also be considered at halt stations.
Other Facilities
- Bathing facilities are provided at junctions and terminal stations with running water.
- One shower is provided for roughly 400 passengers.
- Some showers should have doors and be reserved for women.
- Bathing facilities are not needed at suburban stations.
- Urinals: One unit per 200 passengers, with a third for women.
- Urinals should be well-distributed on platforms and waiting halls.
- Latrines: Four seats for every 200 passengers with one-third for women.
- Provision of retiring rooms at stations should be made where a minimum of 40% occupation can be expected.
- Minimum basic amenities should be provided at all stations by March 31, 1971.
Specific Case Considerations
- Upper-class waiting rooms are required at stations handling 25 or more upper-class passengers daily.
- Suburban stations likely do not require upper-class waiting rooms.
- Booking windows should be reviewed and adjusted based on passenger demand (e.g., at least 800 tickets per 8-hour shift to justify additional windows).
- Booking windows reserved for women should be considered at large stations.
- Passenger amenities should be adequate based on usual passenger volume (not rush hour or special event volumes).
- Train halts should have a platform, waiting shed, and night lighting.
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