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New Delhi : Indian Railways launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ in the circulating area of Asansol Railway station in West Bengal for the use of Railway passengers as well as general public of Asansol. Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Babul Supriyo, inaugurated this first of its kind restaurant at a programme held at Asansol station on February 26, 2020.
Babul Supriyo also inaugurated two new air-conditioned Retiring Rooms and Electronic Reservation Chart Display System (through MPLAD fund) and a Battery operated Car at Asansol station.
The Restaurant on Wheels in Asansol station circulating area was developed by refurbishing two overaged MEMU coaches. This unique effort will not only improve the facilities at Asansol station but also generate non-fare revenue earnings of approximately Rs 50 lakh in the next five years.
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 to the railway passengers. The two new air-conditioned Retiring Rooms equipped with the state-of-the-art furniture and other equipment will provide much comfort to the passengers. The battery operated car will be very helpful for the Divyangjan and senior citizen passengers for their comfortable movement in the station area, according to a PIB release.