Trending Now
- “This Governor’s Address has turned into content material for the ruling party members to make reels.” – Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin
- Telecom companies have strongly opposed TRAI’s move to introduce new ‘Voice-Only’ recharge plans for calls.
- “The Governor has still not signed the files sent for action against Senthil Balaji and certain others. Therefore, the DMK and the BJP are working together.” – Minister Nirmal Kumar
- “Death penalty should be awarded in POCSO cases if the accused are found guilty.” – Soumya Anbumani
Coimbatore
Disabled-friendly toilets come up at Salem station
June 14, 2017
The Salem Division of Southern Railway has installed disabled-friendly toilets in platform 3 and 4 in Salem junction.
They have been developed in co-ordination with Round Table 28, a Salem-based NGO involved in betterment of facilities for the differently-abled.
A ramp has been provided at the entrance of the lounge and to the toilet, to enable these passengers to enter the toilet in the wheel chair itself.
The function was presided by ADRM Chandrapal in the presence of Senior DCM Vijuvin.
“I thank the Round Table for having come forward to join hands with Southern Railway in the betterment of passenger amenities and to achieve the goal of the Prime Minister’s Swachch Bharat campaign,” said Chandrapal.
“The present renovation of disabled-friendly toilets have been completed at a cost of Rs.6.5 lakh and Round Table will take up more such projects along with the Railways in helping passengers,” Round Table 28 member Subbu said.
“Passengers should cooperate with the Railways in maintaining clean stations,” Vijuvin said.
