‘Will This Train Stop At Malad?' Smart Indicators At These 7 WR Stations Will Give You The Answer
Western Railway stations get smart indicators: These indicators provide customised information and support multiple languages for the benefit of WR commuters
Western Railway stations get smart indicators: Western Railway (WR) commuters can soon stop asking fellow travellers if the train they have boarded will stop at a particular station.
Reason? The WR has installed advanced, state-of-the-art train indicators at several Mumbai suburban stations, including Marine Lines, Charni Road, Grant Road, Lower Parel, Prabhadevi, Jogeshwari and Malad.
The Western Railway in a post on X said: 'Under the #AmritBharatStationScheme, WR has installed sleek new and improved digital indicators at Marine Lines, Charni Road, Grant Road, Lower Parel, Prabhadevi, Jogeshwari & Malad stations."
These indicators provide customised information, support multiple languages thus enhancing the overall visual experience for our passengers. A standout feature of the upgraded system is the scrolling information line that dynamically displays the names of upcoming stations where the train will halt. This real-time information is expected to make travel more seamless and intuitive for daily commuters, according to officials quoted in media reports.
It involves:
Phase-wise master planning: Stations are redesigned with local architecture and cultural motifs to create cohesive, vibrant transit centers.
Infrastructure upgrades: Enhanced entry/exit zones, circulation spaces, waiting halls, clean toilets, lifts, escalators, foot overbridges, footpaths, and 'roof plazas" where needed.
Passenger amenities: Free Wi‑Fi, digital signage, executive lounges, business zones, and kiosks for 'One Station One Product," promoting local crafts and cuisine.
Accessibility and sustainability: Facilities for Divyangjans (ramps, tactile paths, Braille signage), eco-friendly infrastructure, ballastless tracks, rainwater harvesting, LED lighting—replacing older Adarsh Station upgrades.
The progress of the scheme
From June-August 2023, foundation has been laid for 508 stations across 27 states/UTs with a budget of Rs 24,470 crore.
On May 22-23, 2025, the PM inaugurated 103 modernized stations in 18 states, including 19 in Uttar Pradesh and key stations in Maharashtra like Itwari and Vidyavihar. It's projected to renovate an additional 500 by 2027.
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