Aiming to enrich passengers’ travel experiences, the Indian Railways is always striving to get better and provide advanced services. Here are four recent railway developments that you must know –
1– Bilaspur Railway Station will soon be equipped with a Rail Coach Restaurant. The facility will be open for passengers starting from 1st April, 2023. As per the reports, not only passengers, but other visitors will also be able to enjoy a dining experience in this coach restaurant.
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#SECR के बिलासपुर रेलवे स्टेशन परिसर में रेल कोच रेस्टोरेन्ट की मिलेगी सुविधा …@RailMinIndia @GMSECR pic.twitter.com/kid2BgndvM
— South East Central Railway (@secrail) January 5, 2023
2– The Varanasi Cantonment Railway Station has been awarded a 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers. The certification is granted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to railway stations that adhere to standard food storage and hygiene practices.
Here is the official confirmation –
Varanasi Cantt Railway Station awarded ‘Eat Right Station’ with a 5-star rating certification by FSSAI.https://t.co/asNMOT8vBy
.@PIBBengaluru .@RailMinIndia .@fssaiindia
— South Western Railway (@SWRRLY) January 5, 2023
3– To decongest the traffic and improve operational efficiency, the Indian Railways is working on a doubling project on the Varanasi–Madhosingh–Prayagraj line. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 1293.58 crores.
Check out the official tweet –
Easing pilgrimage from Varanasi Ghats to Prayag confluence!
Varanasi-Madhosingh-Prayagraj Doubling Project (120.2 km)
Estimated Cost-1293.58Cr
Physical Progress-91% with 100.73 km commissioned.
This will decongest the traffic on existing line & improve operational efficiency. pic.twitter.com/e8S3sI3g6E— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) January 5, 2023
4- Ayodhya Railway Station is undergoing some redevelopment work to provide high-end services to passengers. Here are some images of the work –
Some pictures of the ongoing Redevelopment work of Ayodhya Railway Station. pic.twitter.com/oo4pckGrfI
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) January 5, 2023
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