Mumbai (Maharashtra): Indian Railways has unveiled its first-ever ‘pod’ concept retiring rooms at Mumbai Central Railway station.
Union Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Patil Danve virtually inaugurated the rooms on Wednesday.
‘Pod’ rooms which were first started in Japan are basically affordable hotel rooms that are equipped with basic necessities in a compact form.
“This facility will be a gamechanger in passengers travel in India by rail, especially those on business trips,” said the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
Taking to Twitter sharing images of these ‘pod’ rooms, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said, ” The Future is now!”
Sneak Peek!
Welcome to the new-age Pod retiring rooms by @RailMinIndia at Mumbai Central. pic.twitter.com/NR7OCsxYeg— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) November 17, 2021
The Future is now!
Introducing Indian Railways’ first ever Pod retiring rooms at Mumbai Central Railway Station. pic.twitter.com/e9fvqYg2Tg
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) November 17, 2021
Travelling by train on a short business trip or taking a group of students on a tour, POD rooms at Mumbai Central station are here to make your journey comfortable and easy. pic.twitter.com/7yfbSfeZ9g
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) November 17, 2021