Need six months to make metro stations fully disabled friendly, Chennai Metro Rail tells Madras High CourtThe Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has informed the Madras High Court that it will take six months to make all 32 operational stations in Phase I fully accessible to disabled passengers. The CMRL plans to retrofit all stations to meet harmonized accessibility guidelines, with work scheduled between 12 am and...
more... 4 am to avoid disruptions. CMRL officials stated that major structural changes would require station closures, leading to inconvenience for commuters. They are exploring alternatives and seeking solutions through discussions with the petitioner. The petitioner's counsel argued that only 40% of the harmonised guidelines were being met and requested an access audit of Phase II construction plans. The court directed further discussions between the parties and adjourned the case.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) ne Madras High Court ko bataya hai ki unko Phase I ke 32 stations ko disabled passengers ke liye fully accessible banane mein 6 months lag jayenge. CMRL sabhi stations ko retrofit karne ka plan bana raha hai, jisse woh harmonized accessibility guidelines ko follow karenge....
more... Kaam raat ke 12 am se 4 am ke beech hoga, taaki commuters ko koi dikkat na ho. CMRL ke officials ne bataya hai ki stations mein bade structural changes ki wajah se stations ko band karna padega, jisse commuters ko pareshani ho sakti hai. Woh alternatives khoj rahe hain aur petitioner se discussions karke solutions dhoond rahe hain. Petitioner ke lawyer ne argument kiya ki sirf 40% harmonized guidelines follow ki jaa rahi hain aur unhone Phase II ke construction plans ka access audit karne ka demand kiya. Court ne dono parties se discussions karne ko kaha aur case ko 4 weeks ke liye adjourn kar diya.