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www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2022-06-20
Central Railway’s “Restaurant on Wheels” – an innovative concept increasing passenger satisfaction Central Railway, has the distinction of running the first train in the Indian Subcontinent. Central Railway is one of the railways to start Restaurant on Wheels - an unique dining experience in a rail-themed setting - under the innovative ideas of catering policy. The first of CR's ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ opened at CSMT Mumbai on 18th October 2021 is a modified coach mounted on rails, located at the Heritage Gully, opposite to platform no 18 at CSMT. The Heritage gully has rail artefacts including narrow gauge locomotives, parts of old printing press etc. Named as Bogie-Wogie this is a fine-dining place offering a unique experience to diners and accommodates 40 patrons inside the coach with 10 tables. The interior of the restaurant has been decorated in such a way that diners can enjoy the experience of dining in a rail-themed setting. It has become a landmark eating house in the area with an approximate 60,000 visitors from its opening till date. This was followed by a similar restaurant coach mounted on rails outside Nagpur railway station which was opened on 3rd February 2022. The exact look of a Railway Coach has been provided to the restaurant coach. While decorating the coach, important places of Nagpur city have been considered. Also the original colour and design of coach has been maintained. This restaurant with 10 tables and accommodating 40 patrons has had an approximate 30000 visitors till date. These restaurants offer North, South, continental and other cuisines and the rates and menu are decided by Licensee and approved by Railways are as per market rates. Railway plans to explore the possibility of opening similar restaurants at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Neral, Lonavala and Igatpuri stations on Mumbai division and at Akurdi, Baramati, Chinchwad & Miraj stations on on Pune Division. These Restaurant on Wheels theme are superb example of passenger friendly initiatives combined with novel ideas of revenue generation. --- ---- Date: June 19, 2022 PR No.2022/06/41 This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai (Shivaji Sutar) Chief Public Relations Officer 2
www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2022-06-13
Central Railway Press Release Central Railway’s Butterfly Garden at Wadi Bunder - Another positive step towards a Green, Healthy and Environment friendly Railway Central Railway has been consistent in its efforts towards creating an environment friendly atmosphere for its passengers & Public and has implemented various green initiatives across its zone. The concept of a Butterfly Garden at Wadi Bunder is first its kind in on Mumbai Division, Central railway, This initiative by Mumbai Division in co-ordination with NGO, “Go Shoonya” has turned a former dumping ground inside Wadi Bunder into a beautiful garden with specific species of Flora to attract butterfilies. This is also a positive attempt at conservation and protection of the endangered species of butterflies. Spread over a vast area of approximately 2000 square feet, this Butterfly Garden located near the Wadi Bunder,new Coaching Complex, boasts of a collection of more than 400 species of plants including Dark Blue Tiger (Tirumala Limniace), Blue Mormon, Tawny Rajah (Charaxes Bernardus), Striped Tiger (Danaus Genutia), Orchid Tit, Common Jezebel (Delias Eucharis), Tawny Coster (Acraea Violae) and Restricted Spotted and Flat. Plant species like Champa, Jaswand, Tagar, Ananta, Mogra, Kaner, Lantana, Jamaican spine, Kamini, Lily, Aboli, etc. are which are known to attract butterflies. There are 150 species of butterflies found in Mumbai. An important element in the food production cycle, butterfly is nature's best colorful creation. The Butterfly garden is a combination of plants that can host a butterfly through its life cycle and also provide it nectar from flowers. The butterfly Garden with several indigenous and fragrant species of flowering plants for the butterflies is also a treat for nature lovers. The Garden also has Jet watering facilities to provide a vibrant atmosphere. As part of its contribution towards a Greener Earth, Central Railway has also set up Herbal Gardens at CSMT and Igatpuri and a Miyawaki Forest at LTT. Boasting of a collection of approximately more than 120 and 470 different species of herbal plants and shrubs, the Herbal Garden at CSMT and Igatpuri, which is one of its kind includes herbs like Ashwagandha, Adusa, Ajwain, Apamarg, Bramhi, Elachi, Menthol mint, Pepper, Shatavari, Tulsi , Anjeer, Turmeric, Insulin, Gudmar, Tej patt, Bringraj, Sarpa gandha, Giloi, Clove etc which are effective remedy against a number of diseases and ailments. Central Railway has also taken up 1000 Miyawaki plantation activity on Mumbai division on 250 square meter area at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. Miyawaki is a fast growing dense plantation system in which about 3 to 4 saplings are planted per square metre. In addition to improving the bio-diversity, these plants also help in increasing the oxygen level and reducing the air and noise pollution and is yet another environmental initiative to address climate change and to reduce carbon footprint. Central Railway has always been at the forefront of preserving and nurturing nature and its horticulture department has been the winner of several awards and trophies in various plants and flowers exhibitions. This initiative is another important step towards a greener and healthy Railway. --- --- — Date: June 13, 2022 PR No.2022/06/28 This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai (Shivaji Sutar) Chief Public Relations Officer
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