What is the story about?
Western Railway has set up its first digital lounge and co-working space, which became operational earlier this week at the Mumbai Central railway station, officials said on December 18. The lounge, spread over 1,712 square feet, will provide comfortable seating, modular workstations, dedicated conference and meeting rooms, and spaces for video conferencing for railway passengers, PTI reported.
"The digital lounge is aimed at catering to business travellers, professionals and remote workers, addressing the evolving need of today's passengers," said Vineet Abhishek, chief public relations officer of Western Railway.
Located at the Mumbai Central station's main line concourse, the digital lounge is expected to fetch approximately ₹3.2 crore in revenue over a five-year period, contributing to non-fare revenue initiatives.
Western Railway officials said the digital lounge is operated by Ten 11 Hospitality LLP under its premium brand INEJ Lounge, bringing professional hospitality services into the railway ecosystem.
Talking to PTI, Anurag Gill of Ten 11 Hospitality said plans to set up such digital lounges at major railway stations on Western Railway, and the possibility of setting up more such facilities at a few suburban railway stations are being explored.
As per railway officials, the digital lounge is equipped with modern amenities, such as high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple charging points, comfortable seating arrangements, modular workstations, dedicated conference and meeting rooms, flexible spaces for video-conference, self-service light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages, along with upgraded toilet and washroom facilities.
The facility has been designed to provide a convenient and functional workspace for passengers, who require basic office facilities, meeting spaces or a quiet work environment while travelling.
For accessing the digital lounge, passengers will have to pay ₹ 200 entry charges for one hour and another ₹150 for the next one hour.
Paying additional charges, passengers can enjoy veg meals and shower facilities. The company has offered some value packs for lounge entry, and meal and shower facilities.
At the Mumbai Central station, the railway authorities have already provided facilities like PODs for budget stay, besides a regular AC lounge at a minimum charge of ₹10, where passengers can charge their mobiles or purchase refreshments.
"The digital lounge is aimed at catering to business travellers, professionals and remote workers, addressing the evolving need of today's passengers," said Vineet Abhishek, chief public relations officer of Western Railway.
Located at the Mumbai Central station's main line concourse, the digital lounge is expected to fetch approximately ₹3.2 crore in revenue over a five-year period, contributing to non-fare revenue initiatives.
Western Railway officials said the digital lounge is operated by Ten 11 Hospitality LLP under its premium brand INEJ Lounge, bringing professional hospitality services into the railway ecosystem.
Talking to PTI, Anurag Gill of Ten 11 Hospitality said plans to set up such digital lounges at major railway stations on Western Railway, and the possibility of setting up more such facilities at a few suburban railway stations are being explored.
As per railway officials, the digital lounge is equipped with modern amenities, such as high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple charging points, comfortable seating arrangements, modular workstations, dedicated conference and meeting rooms, flexible spaces for video-conference, self-service light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages, along with upgraded toilet and washroom facilities.
The facility has been designed to provide a convenient and functional workspace for passengers, who require basic office facilities, meeting spaces or a quiet work environment while travelling.
For accessing the digital lounge, passengers will have to pay ₹ 200 entry charges for one hour and another ₹150 for the next one hour.
Paying additional charges, passengers can enjoy veg meals and shower facilities. The company has offered some value packs for lounge entry, and meal and shower facilities.
At the Mumbai Central station, the railway authorities have already provided facilities like PODs for budget stay, besides a regular AC lounge at a minimum charge of ₹10, where passengers can charge their mobiles or purchase refreshments.
