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**Headline: Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station Launches ‘Project Sugamya’ for Accessible Travel**

**Thiruvananthapuram, July 14, 2025:** The Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station has unveiled “Project Sugamya – Breaking Barriers,” a new initiative aimed at improving accessibility for differently-abled individuals and senior citizens. Launched on Monday by Divisional Railway Manager Dr. Manish Thaplyal in collaboration with NGOs Swarga Foundation, Pallium India, and Care & Share, the project introduces portable wheelchair ramps and customized wheelchairs at railway stations across the Thiruvananthapuram Division.

Fifteen mobile ramps and fifteen specially designed wheelchairs are now available at station managers’ offices for easy access. The wheelchairs are designed for comfort, safety, and barrier-free movement within stations and coaches. The portable ramps ensure smooth and safe boarding and alighting for wheelchair users.

The Southern Railway emphasized that Project Sugamya demonstrates the power of partnerships in empowering differently-abled individuals, allowing them to travel with dignity, independence, and confidence.

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