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www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2022-11-21
· Indian Railways gives flexibility to IRCTC to customize Menu to accommodate regional/seasonal preferences, etc · Flexibility applicable to both Prepaid Trains (like Rajdhani Trains) and also Mail Express trains Indian Railways has been taking several measures to meet the tastes of its diverse passengers from all regions of the country. In this direction, another significant step has been taken by the Railways to give flexibility to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to include items of regional cuisines / seasonal delicacies, etc. IRCTC will also have the flexibility to serve different menus like catering to different groups of passengers (diabetic food, baby food, healthy food option like those based on Millets, etc) and also as per the food requirements during the festivals. This will give significant flexibility to accommodate as well promote regional delicacies across various trains travelling across the length and breadth of the country. Importantly, this flexibility has been extended to not only prepaid trains (like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, etc) and Mail / Express Trains but also for Standard as well as Ala-carte catering options for the benefit of the passengers. Accordingly, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) – the Indian Railways Subsidiary handling its Catering services – has been given the flexibility as follows: 1. For prepaid trains in which catering charges are included in the passenger fare like Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains, the menu shall be decided by IRCTC within the tariff already notified. Branded food items on MRP & sale of a-la-carte items (the menu and tariff decided by IRCTC) are also permitted. 2. For other Mail/Express trains, menu of budget segment items like standard meals shall be decided by IRCTC within the fixed tariff already notified. Menu and tariff of Janata meals shall remain unchanged. Further, Branded food items on MRP & sale of a-la-carte items (the menu and tariff decided by IRCTC) are also permitted. In this entire process, appropriate care will be taken so as to ensure that Upgradation in quality and standards of food and service will be maintained, while necessary safeguards will be taken to avoid frequent & undue changes, as well as usage of inferior brands. The menu will be commensurate with the tariff and will be pre-notified for information of passengers. The SCR General Manager, Shri Arun Kumar Jain stated that this is another important measure which can not only give significant fillip to regional cuisines but also help in meeting diverse food preferences of rail passengers. He also advised IRCTC Officials to maintain the top standard in quality of food items so as to live up to the expectations of the rail users. 2
www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2022-06-15
Maiden Service of Bharat Gaurav Train commences from Coimbatore North to Sainagar Shirdi The services are offered by the Registered Service provider for an itinerary consisting of 5 days and it involves a full round trip from Coimbatore to Shirdi and back Registered Service Provider to offer an all inclusive package for tourists including AC accommodation, Bus transport, Special Darshan arrangements at Sainagar Shirdi and Tourist Guide Southern Railway to get an annual fixed revenue of Rs.3.34 crores Bharat Gaurav Trains is Union Government Initiative under “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote Domestic Tourism The first service of the theme-based Bharat Gaurav Train from Coimbatore North to Sainagar Shirdi started its journey on 14-06-2022 in the presence of Shri Gautam Srinivas, DRM, Salem Division, Shri R Senthil Kumar, Chief Commercial Manager/Passenger Services, Southern Railway, Shri Hari Krishnan, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Salem Division, various Senior officials of the South Star Rail Project, Officials of Southern Railway and Salem Division. With this, Southern Railway becomes the first zone in Indian Railways to get the first Registered service provider under the ‘Bharat Gaurav” Scheme and commence the operations of the maiden service from Coimbatore North to Sainagar Shirdi. 1100 passengers boarded the maiden roundtrip service from Coimbatore to Shirdi on 14-06-2022. Coimbatore North – Sainagar Shirdi – Coimbatore North Bharat Gaurav Trains The Bharat Gaurav Train from Coimbatore North to Sainagar Shirdi will commence at 18:00 hours on 14th June 2022 (Tuesday) and reach Sainagar Shirdi at 07:25 hours on 16th June 2022 (Thursday) with stoppages at Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Yelahanka, Dharmavaram, Mantralayam Road and Wadi. During the onward journey from Coimbatore, this Bharat Gaurav Train has stoppage at Mantralayam Road station for 5 hours to facilitate darshan at Mantralayam temple In the return direction, the Bharat Gaurav Train from Sainagar Shirdi to Coimbatore North will commence at 07:25 hours on 17th June 2022 (Friday) and reach Coimbatore North at 12:00 hours on 18th June 2022 (Saturday) with stoppages at Wadi, Dharmavaram, Yelahanka, Salem, Erode and Tiruppur. Composition : First AC Coach -1, 2-tier AC coaches – 3, 3-tier AC coaches-8, Sleeper Class coaches-5 , Pantry car-1 and Luggage-cum-Brake Vans-2. (Total – 20 coaches) Detailed arrival/departure Timings/stoppages of Coimbatore North – Sainagar Shirdi – Coimbatore North Bharat Gaurav Trains is given below:
Registered Service Provider South Star Rail is the registered service provider that operates this Bharat Gaurav Train from Coimbatore to Shirdi and back. This Coimbatore based company is registered company and it is part of the conglomerate group - Future Gaming & Hotel Services Pvt. Limited. The service provider has paid Rs.1 Crore as security deposit to Southern Railway for the rake with a composition of 20 coaches. Besides, the company has paid Rs.27.79 lakh for annual right to Use charges and Quarterly fixed haulage charges of Rs.76.77 lakh. In addition, Variable haulage charges of Rs. 38.22 lakhs also has been collected towards the current round trip. All these charges are excluding GST. From operation of this Bharat Gaurav train, Southern Railway would get a total fixed revenue of Rs. 3.34 crores per annum, i.e., an annual Right to use charges of Rs. 27.79 lakhs (exl GST) and Rs. 3.07 Crores towards Fixed haulage charges p.a. In addition variable haulage charge of Rs. 38.22 lakhs (excl GST) for the 5 day trip from Coimbatore to Sainagar, Shirdi and back will accrue to Southern Railway. Similar variable charges will be collected for every trip depending upon the itinerary. The registered service provider has refurbished the interiors of the coaches and all the coaches will be manned with round the clock cleaning staff and whole team of service professionals to offer passengers a wholesome experience. Public address system has been provided in all coaches for regular communication, playing of devotional songs and mantras. In addition to option of offering the option of exclusive transportation services, the registered service provider also offers a package fare which includes transportation from Coimbatore to Shirdi and back, VIP darshan, bus arrangement, air-conditioned accommodation, facilitation by tour guide, etc. Other features of the train service are: §There will be a Doctor on board to attend any emergency §There are Private securities engaged along with the Railway Police Force to protect us from any kind of harm §There will be on board electricians and AC Mechanic and Fire and Safety Officers §The train is maintained by branded housekeeping service providers who will clean the utility areas on frequent intervals and the caterers are experienced and rich in holding the traditional vegetarian menus. §The coaches are fitted with high bass sounding speakers and an on-rail Radio Jockey to keep the passengers entertained during the journey. There will be devotional songs, spiritual stories and live interviews to keep the journey pleasant §Completely Toxic-free and Smoke-free Bharat Gaurav Trains Indian Railways had launched the operation of theme-based Bharat Gaurav train in the month of November 2021. The objective of this theme is to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical places to the people of
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