Today we will discuss the Braille script written on the platforms of railway stations. This system has been implemented at some railway stations specifically to help visually impaired individuals identify the platform. It's not a very new initiative—it was started around five to six years ago. Some people are aware of it, while many still don’t know. For those who are not aware, I’d like to inform you that at various railway stations, the platforms have Braille signage to help visually impaired individuals recognize which platform they are on. For example, you may find written in Braille "Platform Number 1" or simply "1" in Braille. Where is it written? When you get down from the train on any platform, you’ll find a grill—specifically the round metal railing or grill near the stairs. On the part near the first step, there is a small metal strip. On this strip, it is written in Braille: “Platform Number 1” or just “1.” This helps visually impaired people recognize the platform number without needing to ask anyone. Often, we see people asking, “Brother, which platform is this?” and sometimes they get a response, sometimes not. But with this Braille feature, one can independently read the platform number. And yes, the information is written correctly—it’s not like Platform 2 is mistakenly labeled as 3 or something. It is accurately written. I’ve personally read it multiple times. At Nagpur station, almost all platforms now have this facility. There are a total of sixteen platforms at Nagpur Junction, and you can find the Braille signage on all sixteen platforms—on both the left and right sides. So whether you check the left or the right side, you will find the Braille information there.
