Shri Vinay Mittal, Chairman Railway BoardOpens WR
Exhibition on the occasion of 58th Railway Week function
Launches WR's Mobile Apps for rail related useful information
Shri Vinay Mittal, Chairman Railway Board opened the Western Railway exhibition at Churchgate Station Concourse on Friday, 15th April, 2013. This exhibition will remain open for the public from 10.00 am to 07.00 pm upto 19th April, 2013. On this occasion, Vinay Mittalsaid that the exhibition is very informative, useful and interesting. He hoped that it will be liked by the rail users as well as the general public. Shri Mahesh Kumar, General Manager, Western Railway, Senior Officers, staff etc were present in large no. on this occasion. The main theme of the exhibition is the participation of the public.
Shri Mittal also launched Western Railway's Mobile Apps for making useful rail related information on mobile phones.The Application can be downloaded from Western Railway's website www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in.The users of this application can get information about blocks, new services, waiting list clearance trend, extra coaches attachment plan alongwith PNR, Seat availability, fare enquiry, time-table and even book tickets through IRCTC website using this Apps.
Contents of Exhibition :
The main feature of this exhibition is the pictorial presentation of futuristic projects like elevated corridor, escalator and new station buildings, which is very informative. It depicts various aspects of suburban system through attractive photographs and slide shows. Photographs of 125 years of Bandra station, 100 years of Harbour services on WR, 50 years of exhibition on Western Railway and 10 years of Train Management System, Western Railway'se-connect i.e IT , yearly round up and Milestones mainly on being 'First on Indian Railways' .
Main Attractions:
ØThe main attractions of the exhibition include scrolls depicting historical landmarks as well as interesting working models , scrollers of Rail fans photographs.
ØRailway enthusiasts can also purchase attractive Heritage Greeting Cards, book marks , ready recknor (tariff card) etc from the Sale Counter.
Social Awareness Issues:
Safety of its esteemed commuters has also been a prime concern of Western Railway. Various drives are regularly carried out by WR to warn/educate public on various safety related issues such as trespassing, roof top travelling and safety at level crossings. WR will showcase these social messages as well as messages on issues on Drugging, Ticketless Travelling, Cleanliness, etc.
Participation of Railway Enthusiasts :
For the first time Western Railway has given platform to railway enthusiasts for participating in WR Exhibition. Members of IRFCA, a group of Railway enthusiasts have expressed their keen interest to participate in this exhibition by providing beautiful photographs of train and locomotives etc. Hence, a Public Participation Corner has been set up in the Exhibition for the first time.
Quiz Competition :
WR has organised a quiz competition which is open for all viewers other than railwaymen. The lucky winner will be awarded with attractive prizes.
Entry is free for everyone.
