Change in days of service of Nagpur-Mumbai Festival Special
Central Railway Press Release
Change in days of service of Nagpur-Mumbai Festival Special
Central Railway already announced running of festival special trains between Nagpur and Mumbai.
Now, 01248 Nagpur-Mumbai Festival Special will run on every Sunday instead of every Saturday from 31.10.2021 to 21.11.2021 instead of 30.10.2021 to 20.11.2021.
Passengers already booked on Saturday will be transferred to subsequent Sunday on same accommodation and can avail the journey on same ticket. Those passengers not willing to travel on revised date/day can obtain full refund of fare.
Passengers kindly note. --- --- Date: 18.10.2021 PR no. 2021/10/30 This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai.
Central Railway sets up “Restaurant on Wheels” – the first of its kind in Mumbai at CSMT.
Central Railway Press Release
Central Railway sets up “Restaurant on Wheels” – the first of its kind in Mumbai at CSMT.
Central Railway has set up ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ in Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus under Innovative Ideas of catering policy. The restaurant has been made using a discarded rail coach which will become a landmark eating house in this area. The restaurant coach mounted on rails is located at the Heritage Gully, opposite platform no 18, CSMT. The Heritage gully has rail artifacts including narrow gauge locomotives, parts of old printing press etc. The place offers ample space besides easy connectivity to the suburbs via the Freeway.
The restaurant will be a fine-dining place offering a unique experience to diners and will accommodate 40 patrons inside the coach with 10 tables. The interior of the restaurant has been decorated in such a way that passengers, as well as the public can enjoy the experience of dining in a rail-themed setting.
The license period is for one year and it is extendable based on the performance. The licensee will also be responsible to maintain the approach corridor/ surrounding at their own cost. Compliance of Food Adulteration Act and other statutory laws are to be adhered by the Licensee. Keeping in mind the safety aspect, portable fire extinguishers have been installed with staff having knowledge of operation of the equipment.
Rates and menu of the Restaurant will be decided by Licensee as per market rates approved by Railways. North, South, continental and other cuisine will be available and the restaurant will be open for passengers and general public as well. The restaurant will operate following all existing Covid-19 guidelines by Government for Restaurant.
Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager Central Railway inspected the "Restaurant on Wheels" at Chhatrpati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai today. Shri B.K Dadabhoy, AGM, Shri Manoj Sharma, CAO(C), Shri Gopal Chandra, PCEE, Shri Mukul Jain, PCOM, Shri Mani Jit Singh, PCCM,Shri S.K. Pankaj, SDGM, Shri Alok Singh, PCSO, A.K. Shrivastava, PCSTE, Shri R.L. Rana, PCMM, Shri Shalabh Goel, DRM-BB and other senior officials were present on the occasion.
Railway plans to explore the possibility of opening similar restaurants at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Kalyan, Neral, Lonavala and Igatpuri on Mumbai division. Tenders have been awarded at five other locations i.e. Nagpur, Akurdi, Baramati, Chinchwad & Miraj stations on CR. --- ---- Date: October 18, 2021 PR No.2021/10/28 This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai
