Have a look at Indian Railways first of its kind 'Restaurant on Wheels' at Asansol in WB

Asansol, Februry 29: Indian Railways, in a unique initiative again, has launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at the circulating area of West Bengal's Asansol railway station for the use of railway passengers as well as general public of Asansol. BJP's Babul Supriyo, inaugurated this first of its kind restaurant in a programme held at Asansol station.

 

 

 

Supriyo also inaugurated two new air-conditioned retiring rooms and electronic reservation chart display system and a battery operated car at Asansol station. "The Electronic Reservation Chart Display System (through MPLAD fund) at Asansol station will provide easy access to information about the reservation status in different trains, which will be very helpful for the railway passengers", the statement read.

 

 

"The Restaurant on Wheels at Asansol station circulating area was developed by refurbishing two over aged MEMU coaches. This unique effort will not only improve the facilities at Asansol station but also generate non-fare revenue earnings approximately Rs 50 lakhs in the next five years", it added.

 

 

The two new air-conditioned retiring rooms are equipped with the state of the art furniture and are slated to provide much comfort to the passengers. Also the battery operated car will be very helpful for the Divyangjan and senior citizen passengers for their comfortable movement at the station area.