Gare de L'Est railway station in Paris has created a 'quiet space' for passengers sensitive to noise and light. This 7 square metre area features soft lighting and sensory displays, catering primarily to autistic individuals, but also accommodating migraine sufferers and those with anxiety disorders. Opened in May, the facility can host three people at a time and aims to improve the travel experience for vulnerable individuals. The project will be evaluated for potential expansion to other French train stations based on its effectiveness.
The Gare de l'Est train station in Paris has opened an 'espace calme', a quiet space for those sensitive to noise and light, particularly for autistic passengers.
This 7 square metre area is designed to provide a calm atmosphere with features like soft lighting and sensory displays, catering also to migraine sufferers and anxiety patients.
The quiet space is a pilot project intended to improve accommodations for sensitive individuals, with plans to expand to more train stations if successful.
Quiet spaces have been previously trialed in schools and businesses, and while proposed laws for mandatory quiet hours failed, commercial sectors have started implementing quieter environments.
Collection
[
|
...
]