Patrolling made easy at T3 with Segway

New Delhi: Patrolling inside Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)'s Terminal 3 is going to be a totally new experience. With the commencement of Segway — a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle — supervisors can ensure a safe and effective mobility. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL),
which is operating the Delhi airport has introduced Segway Personal Transporters to facilitate operations of the supervisory staff.
"With the length of just one pier of T3 being 1.2 km, these Segway Personal Transporters will provide quick and instant access for the supervisors inside the terminal. With such a huge spread inside the terminal, visibility and mobility of senior supervisory operations staff is of prime importance," said a source.
The compact size of these unique transporters, which has been introduced for the first time in India, allows the driver to even travel in an elevator and reach other floors swiftly.
"These are environment friendly and are also being used inside Munich International Airport, Ben Gurion airport (Israel) and Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam). DIAL has procured four such Segway and it will be used by supervising staff inside the terminal building to ensure constant monitoring at all times," the source added.
06/09/10 Faizan Haidar/Hindustan Times

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