Railways to install 65,000 smart display screens at 2,000 stations
23 Apr 2022 13:26:53
New Delhi, April 23: Having over 2.2 crore passengers travelling daily by trains from over 7,000 stations across India, Railways has decided to install 65,000 digital display screens at 2,000 stations. This will ensure round-the-clock display of train timings, running status and other passenger-related information.
According to RailTel CMD Puneet Chawla, the project for installation of next generation ‘centralised, connected smart display network’ at stations will revolutionise information to Railway users. The project will be taken up at all categories of stations, including A1, A, B and C.
Moreover, a mobile application too, will be developed which will enhance utility & benefits of RDN. It will aid the passenger experience across the journey. Passengers will receive all railway-related information along with specific content, Chawla said.
These digital display screens would be installed at strategic points at foot overbridges, platforms, waiting rooms & concourses at all selected stations under Railway Display Network (RDN) project. Railtel (a Central PSU) will be doing the task of executing the mega project.
The information provided to passengers through large screens and video walls will be in the audio, video, live or recorded messages form. The information to be displayed will include train arrival/departure, platform, passenger amenities, passenger safety and security, emergency messages, messages related to disaster management, infotainment and social messages.
According to RailTel CMD Puneet Chawla, the project for installation of next generation ‘centralised, connected smart display network’ at stations will revolutionise information to Railway users. The project will be taken up at all categories of stations, including A1, A, B and C.
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“It is targeted to be completed in two years after the award of contract. The project will be implemented and managed by RailTel through selected RDN Business Associate(s) over a period of 10 years, which may be extended for another five years on mutually acceptable terms and conditions,” he said.
Moreover, a mobile application too, will be developed which will enhance utility & benefits of RDN. It will aid the passenger experience across the journey. Passengers will receive all railway-related information along with specific content, Chawla said.