SWR expands ‘Namma Nakshe’ digital navigation to 14 railway stations in Bengaluru Division

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The Namma Nakshe installation  was initially launched astatine  the Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station. File

The Namma Nakshe facility was initially launched astatine the Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station. File | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K.

To amended rider convenience and heighten integer accessibility, the Bengaluru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) has expanded its QR-based integer navigation system, Namma Nakshe, to 14 railway stations crossed the division.

Initially launched astatine KSR Bengaluru Station, the Namma Nakshe facility is present disposable astatine Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru, Bangarapet Junction, Kengeri, Krishnarajapuram, Yelahanka Junction, Karmelaram, Hosur, Hindupur, Mandya, Ramanagaram, Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam, Tumakuru, and Whitefield stations.

According to SWR, the web-based platform, accessible astatine www.nammanakshe.com, provides passengers with real-time, station-specific navigation assistance done an interactive integer map. Commuters tin simply scan a QR codification displayed crossed presumption premises to entree a elaborate 2D layout of facilities specified arsenic platforms, exits, ft overbridges, subways, waiting halls, restrooms, lifts, escalators, ramps, drinking h2o points, and catering stalls.

Key features of Namma Nakshe

Interactive 2D integer presumption maps

QR codification entree astatine presumption premises

Image-based guidance and way options

Details of platforms, exits, ft overbridges, lifts, ramps, restrooms, waiting halls, and catering stalls

Tariff details for cloak rooms, parking, and artillery car services

Contact accusation for wheelchair assistance, RPF Helpline, and Child Helpline

Lists indispensable information

“The exertion includes image-based guidance and way suggestions to assistance passengers determination easy betwixt concourses and platforms. It besides lists indispensable accusation specified arsenic cloakroom and parking tariffs, artillery car work charges, and interaction details for wheelchair assistance, RPF Helpline, and Child Helpline,” a elder SWR authoritative said.

“With the enlargement of Namma Nakshe, passengers tin present entree real-time integer presumption maps crossed large railway stations successful and astir Bengaluru. The inaugural has been designed to amended wayfinding, particularly for elder citizens, passengers with luggage, and families travelling with children,” authoritative explained.

By intelligibly marking ramps and lifts, Namma Nakshe supports inclusive mobility and ensures smoother presumption movement. The authoritative added, “The exertion has evolved into a one-stop integer companion for passengers, combining navigation, accessibility, and work accusation successful a azygous platform.”

Published - October 24, 2025 05:26 p.m. IST

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