♿[RECAP]: #AccessibleBengal Kolkata 1.0 : Belgharia Railway Station

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Hello everyone,

This is the Recap post of Accessible meet-up which was hosted on 26th November,2020.

The meetup time was 10A.M.- 3P.M. (IST).

Caption: gif with recap banner and station name (Local Guide @KalyanPal)

During the meet-up Belgharia Railway Station was visited and :

  1. Check availability of handrails and ramps.
  2. Check the accessibility of the parking area.
  3. Check the accessibility of the toilets.
  4. Check the accessibility of ticket counter.
  5. Check the availability of visual indication for vision impaired.
  6. Check the availability of audio announcement in every situation for audio disability.

Regarding the above mentioned criteria here is some collages. Each one is marked with wheelchair accessible icon " :wheelchair: " with marking " :heavy_check_mark: " for PASSED and " :x: " for FAILED.

Caption: Collage no.1 and the photos which had been captured during the meet-up by me(@KalyanPal)
Caption: Collage no.1 and the photos which had been captured during the meet-up by me(@KalyanPal)1080×1080 367 KB

  • :wheelchair: :x: Entry way from ticket counter to Platform number-1 isn’t wheelchair accessible.
  • :wheelchair: :x: From outside to direct way of ticket counter isn’t wheelchair accessible.
  • :wheelchair: :heavy_check_mark: Drinking water area at Platform number-1 is wheelchair accessible.
  • :wheelchair: :x: Another entry way to Platform number-1 isn’t wheelchair accessible.
  • :wheelchair: :heavy_check_mark: Wheelchair accessible toilet facility is available at Platform number-1.

But, this toilet area isn’t maintained properly. Most of the time fruit sellers and other vendors occupy this area. I have consoled them that how it’s important and all facts.

Caption: Collage no.2 and all pictures had been captured by me(@KalyanPal) during the meet-up.
Caption: Collage no.2 and all pictures had been captured by me(@KalyanPal) during the meet-up.1080×1080 317 KB

  • :wheelchair: :heavy_check_mark: Just few steps away from main gate, Ramp is available to enter Platform Number-1 but no handrails.
  • :wheelchair: :heavy_check_mark: Ticket counter is at low level and also, ATVM/CoTVM machine is at low level.
  • :wheelchair: :heavy_check_mark: Platform number-2 is wheelchair accessible.
  • :wheelchair: :x: Subway at Platform number-2 and 3 isn’t wheelchair accessible.
  • :wheelchair: :heavy_check_mark: Wide area available at seating place.

Caption: Collage no.3, the photos had been captured by me(@KalyanPal)
Caption: Collage no.3, the photos had been captured by me(@KalyanPal)1080×1080 296 KB

  • :wheelchair: :x: Subway at Platform number-4 isn’t wheelchair accessible.
  • :wheelchair: :x: Initially ramp is existing but at the end position isn’t leveling. So,this Platform (platform number-2 and 3) isn’t wheelchair accessible.
  • :wheelchair: :heavy_check_mark: Another side of Platform number-2 and 3 is wheelchair accessible.
  • :wheelchair: :heavy_check_mark: Wheelchair parking area is available just beside of the ramp at Platform number-1.

:arrow_right: For the availability of visual indication for vision impaired and for the avalability of audio announcement in every situation for audio disability, you have to watch the video below.

Also, I am providing the link of the video HERE

  • :heavy_check_mark: Large screen available for upcoming train with Platform Number and time. Also large digital clock is available.
  • :loud_sound: :heavy_check_mark: Audio announcement available for arrival and departure train with Platform Number and time.

Accessible Bengal :-
#AccessibleBengal is a Local Guides campaign in West Bengal by West Bengal Local Guides to improve the accessibility on Google Maps by providing information.

Read more about #AccessibleBengal HERE .

This meet-up was a part of Accessibility for All Movement .

Thank you all.

Best regards,

Kalyan

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To update the accessibility status of Bengal, your effort is really just amazing! Kudos to you @KalyanPal for your such relentless effort. Belgharia is one of the busiest station on the Sealdah main section. And we have come to know about the accessibility status of this station with the help of you.

Many more to come from you.

@BidurC You can see this recap post and try to do the same at Amta Railway station.

#HappyGuiding

#TeamWBLG

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@PritishB @KalyanPal thank you for guiding me to conduct Amta meet up.

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Thank you @PritishB Da for your valuable comment. I am trying my best to explain the accessibility status.

#HappyGuiding

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Good morning @BidurC da,

Thank you so much for your initiative. We have to work together to make successful this Accessible Bengal campaign…

#TeamWBLG

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Hi @KalyanPal

Congratulations on successfully completing annother outstanding accessibility meetup in W.Bengal.

You have an eye for detail and I liked the fact that you covered all the areas of accessibility in the railway station where the differently-abled would potentially access. The best part of the recap is the video, kudos to your efforts. IT is surprising to see that the main entrance has no ramps and no railings along the staircase.

Great job, my friend, and great going :+1:

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Thank you @TusharSuradkar dada for your valuable comment. Your loveable comment is always motivate me to do best.

Also, your tips always help me.

Have a nice day.

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Very very informative recap for meetup and it will help thousand and thousand special needed persons. :wheelchair: Keep it up :+1: @KalyanPal

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Hello @TravelerProdipta ,

I am very happy to see you here. Thank you for your valuable comment.

HappyGuiding!

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Great effort dada @KalyanPal

Your work really gave me inspiration.

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