In a bid to raise passenger expertise and discover modern income streams, the Central Railway Mumbai division has began a ’Restaurant on Wheels’ at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) on Friday .This pioneering initiative entails repurposing an ageing practice coach right into a eating house, strategically positioned on the entrance facet of LTT close to the parking space, able to accommodating 40 patrons.
Developed below the non-fare income scheme of Indian Railways in collaboration with Haldiram, the Coach Restaurant at LTT boasts a seating capability for 40 patrons and is projected to generate an annual income of ₹51 lakhs for the railway.
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LTT, a significant railway terminus within the metropolis, serves as a central hub for almost 30 pairs of trains working each day, witnessing a powerful common footfall of round 70,000 passengers. ”The distinctive eating house goals to boost the general passenger expertise whereas contributing considerably to the railway’s income stream,” stated an official.
What distinguishes this undertaking is its expansive imaginative and prescient, with railway authorities actively engaged on an identical enterprise at Dadar station, anticipated to be accomplished within the coming months. ”The main focus is on figuring out stations that both appeal to vacationers or expertise substantial foot site visitors. Notable places reminiscent of Kalyan, Lonavala, Neral, Igatpuri, Dadar, and Matheran within the Mumbai Division have been earmarked for comparable passenger-friendly initiatives,” stated an official.
This transfer comes on the heels of a profitable introduction in 2021 when an identical facility at CSMT garnered fast reputation. Nonetheless, the maiden ’restaurant-on-wheels’ needed to be briefly closed as a result of ongoing CSMT redevelopment undertaking.
”The railway’s dedication to such modern ventures displays a forward-thinking strategy, promising each an enhanced journey expertise for passengers and a lift to non-fare income streams,” stated Dr Shivraj Manaspure, chief public relations officer of CR.