Indian Railways launches its first 'Restaurant on Wheels'

In a significant development, Indian Railways has launched its first 'Restaurant on Wheels' at the circulating area of Asansol railway station for the use of passengers as well as the general public. Indian Railways is amongst the biggest train systems in the world, and it operates around 13,000 passenger trains every day.

It was inaugurated by Union Minister and Asansol MP Babul Supriyo. Supriyo said that the Restaurant on Wheels was developed by refurbishing two over-aged MEMU coaches.

"This unique effort will not only improve the facilities at Asansol station but will also generate non-fare revenue earnings approximately Rs 50 lakh in the next five years," a release from the Ministry of Railways said.

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Other passenger amenities

Furthermore, on the occasion, the Minister also launched other passenger amenities at Asansol Station including Electronic Reservation Chart Display System (Developed through MPLAD fund), which will provide easy access to information about the reservation status in different trains.

Two new air-conditioned Retiring Rooms equipped with state-of-the-art furniture and other equipment were also launched, which will provide comfort to the passengers and a battery-operated car, which will be very helpful for the Divyangjan and senior citizen passengers for their comfortable movement at the station area.

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