[FDArchitects]

Station Configurations

Stations shall be designed for peak flow of User traffic and the requirements of future Train services and shall follow NFPA 130.
The following elements are to be designed and provided for:

(i)Adequate ventilation and lighting for the road users below;

(ii)ticket counters/Automatic ticket vending machines (should be provided before access to gates/validators);

(iii)User amenities to help in decentralizing customer volume and to facilitate easy maintenance;

(iv)space for passenger operated machines (Automatic Ticket Dispensing Machines) for future;

(v) passenger kiosks and commercial kiosks;

(vi) customer service center;

(vii) emergency evacuation exits;

(viii) AFC system and AFC gates;

(ix) parking and circulation area for traffic integration;

(x)Station entrances and exits to allow for entry/exit of Users under normal and emergency conditions, with doors opening both ways;

(xi) escalators, lifts and stairs;

(xii)online Passenger Information System including digital clocks and PA system;

(xiii)signages , name boards and route maps;

(xiv) requirements for physically challenged Userss and senior citizens;

(xv)landscaping works;

(xvi)security alarm and fire protection system to be located in Station manager’s room complete with fire fighting equipment as per requirement of concerned authorities; and

(xvii) lightning protection and primary surge protection system for incoming power supply to the building and for sensitive relays and electronic equipment.