New Delhi: The Railway Ministry gave a peek into the all-new Pod rooms at Mumbai Central station meant for people who are on a short business trip or a group of students who are on a tour and they are travelling by train.
According to a senior Western Railway (WR) official, for 12 hours, one has to pay Rs 999 and Rs 1,999 for 24 hours for staying in this pod hotel. The facilities available includes WiFi, TV, a small locker, adjustable mirror, and reading lights etc., reported PTI.
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The Union minister of state for Railways Raosaheb Danve inaugurated virtually on Wednesday the first pod hotel on the Indian Railways from Churchgate station in south Mumbai. The minister also inaugurated various passenger amenities via video link.
During the event, Danve said passengers will get the accommodation at affordable rates at the pod-concept hotel, also known as capsule hotels. He also inaugurated a Railway Public Grievance office at the Churchgate station.
"Confirmed seats are not available for passengers who travel in general compartments of trains. Railways should ensure that the passengers are provided confirmed seats," he was quoted as saying.
Danve also inaugurated a coach-themed restaurant at CSMT and an executive waiting hall at CSMT and Mumbai Central railway stations and dedicated the Ambernath and Kopar railway stations on the Mumbai suburban network, foot overbridges, escalators, lifts, and toilet blocks.
Alok Kansal, general manager of WR, said the total cost of the projects and facilities inaugurated on Wednesday was worth Rs 230 crore. He said the pod concept hotel at the Mumbai Central station is the first-of-its-kind on the Indian Railways.
"Passengers can avail all modern facilities at comparatively cheaper rates at these pod concept rooms. Passengers, as well as the general public, can stay at the pod rooms by paying Rs 999 for 12 hours and Rs 1,999 for 24 hours," he was quoted by PTI.