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The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
South Western Railway to launch ‘Margadarshak' digital navigation system at more stations
To boost passenger convenience at railway stations, South Western Railway (SWR) has introduced 'Margadarshak', a smart digital navigation system. The system was launched at the SSS Hubballi Railway Station recently. It features a 43-inch multilingual touchscreen kiosk installed near the station entrance. Functioning like Google Maps for the station, the kiosk provides an interactive map that helps passengers to easily locate platforms, footbridges, escalators, drinking water points, waiting halls, catering stalls, and other amenities. 'Passengers can also access the service on their smartphones by scanning QR codes placed across the station. This allows them to identify their location and receive personalised, step-by-step directions to their desired destination within the premises,' Manjunath Kanamadi, chief public relations officer of the SWR, said. Key features of Margadarshak include 24/7 self-service functionality, support for Kannada, English, and Hindi, and a virtual tour of the station. The system is designed to reduce confusion, save time, and significantly improve the passenger experience. Mr. Kanamadi said plans were on to extend the facility to other key stations, including Dharwad, Belagavi, Ballari, Gadag, Koppal, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, and Vasco. Another official explained that Margadarshak offers detailed 2D route maps to help passengers navigate the station and plan their journey with ease. 'The system also features immersive 360-degree 3D views, allowing users to virtually explore the station layout for better orientation. Voice assistance provides real-time, step-by-step directions, while real-time positioning and blue-dot navigation make it easy to track one's location within the station. The app also enables users to quickly identify safety points and emergency exits when required,' official said. Describing it as a significant advantage for travellers, the official added, 'The system ensures a seamless experience for all passengers, including senior citizens.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
TOI Impact: Facilities at Gadag rly station made operational
Hubballi: Responding to a TOI report titled "PM opens Gadag rly stn, but work pending" published on May 28, South Western Railway (SWR) activated facilities at the station on Wednesday. Manjunath Kanamadi, CPRO, SWR, told TOI that the revamped Gadag Railway Station was formally inaugurated by the Prime Minister on May 22. "The station was fully commissioned with a newly constructed building and is equipped with all essential passenger amenities, including a spacious waiting hall, booking office, food court, two lifts, two escalators and a 12-metre-wide foot over bridge (FOB). The station was developed to be Divyang-friendly, ensuring accessibility for all passengers," he added. He further said, "Both the lifts and escalators are fully operational and are currently in use by the travelling public. All platforms and passenger areas were cleared of construction materials, and there are no safety hazards. Drinking water facilities are available on all platforms. The station underwent a complete transformation and now ranks among the best in terms of passenger amenities. The inauguration was carried out only after the completion of all major works. However, as with any newly commissioned infrastructure, some minor issues may occasionally arise, which will be promptly addressed."
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Train services on Gadag-Wadi new line to begin on May 15
Gadag: Train services on the newly established Gadag-Wadi railway line are set to begin on Thursday with Union minister of state for railways V Somanna scheduled to inaugurate it at 9.45am. The first passenger train service linking Kushtagi to Hubballi will commence on May 15, SW Railways' public relations officer Manjunath Kanamadi MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy had reached out to the railway department with a letter from CM Siddaramaiah to initiate the Gadag-Wadi passenger train service. BJP state executive member Basavaraj Kyavater said while the daily schedule for the Kushtagi-Hubballi train is yet to be finalised, it is expected to be completed within two days, with one passenger train operating daily in the initial phase. Veeresh Bangarashettar, the president of the Railway Horata Samiti, said the announcement of the train service commencing on this route has brought joy to the local community. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Following outrage, Railway Board modifies instructions to allow mangalasutra and other religious symbols for recruitment exam
Following widespread criticism on instructions that candidates would not be allowed to wear 'mangalasutra' and other religious symbols while appearing for the nursing recruitment examination held by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), the Ministry on Monday modified them and issued a clarification allowing the same. According to an official communique by the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of South Western Railway, Manjunath Kanamadi, RRB has taken cognisance of the issue and come out with an official clarification. The issue had embarrassed the BJP as the party had recently launched an attack on the Congress government in Karnataka following a couple of students not being allowed to write the CET exam wearing janivara ('sacred thread'). The BJP had accused the party of hurting religious sentiments of Hindus. In the clarification, the RRB has said on Monday, 'Examinations conducted by RRBs have certain stipulations that lead to restrictions imposed on certain items being carried into the examination centres. However, in order not to hurt any religious sentiments, the competent authority has hereby decided to modify the para 7 of instructions contained in the call letter.' RRB has modified under para 7 (ii) that 'during frisking, candidates found carrying/ wearing metallic wears, religious symbols, bangles, ornaments, mangal sutra, bracelets shall be allowed inside the examination hall with suitable endorsement in their call letter so that, invigilators shall be extra vigilant for such candidates.' Earlier in the day, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar had launched a counter-attack by hitting out at the Centre for banning religious symbols such as mangalasutra and janivara in the Railways examination and had sought withdrawal of such a ban. 'Ear studs, nose studs, mangalasutra, janivara, bindi and ududaara are all religious symbols. The authorities are free to examine them to know if there are any concealed electronic gadgets, but it is not correct to ban them,' he had said.
