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The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has opened its Namo Bharat trains and stations to celebrate personal milestones, offering options for birthday events, pre-wedding shoots and other private occasions, an official statement said on Saturday.
Under the new policy, individuals, event organisers and photography or media companies can book static or running Namo Bharat coaches, the statement said.
A mock-up coach at the Duhai Depot is also available for static shoots. Bookings start at Rs 5,000 per hour, with 30 minutes each allotted for setting up and removing decorations or equipment, it stated.
The NCRTC said the service offers a distinctive experience, with Namo Bharat's modern, internationally designed coaches providing a visually appealing setting for photographs and small gatherings.
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The facilities may be personalised with simple decorations, subject to guidelines, the corporation stated, adding that the celebrations will be permitted only between 6 am and 11 pm and will be organised in a way that does not disrupt train operations or inconvenience commuters.
All activities will take place under the supervision of NCRTC staff and security personnel to ensure safety and adherence to operational protocols, the statement said.
With stations located at key points such as Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad and Meerut South, the initiative is expected to attract residents across the Delhi-Meerut corridor, offering them a familiar yet unusual space to mark special moments, it said.
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The NCRTC stated that it has also formulated a detailed premises hiring policy for film shoots, documentaries, advertisements, and other visual projects at Namo Bharat trains and stations.
These locations can be booked for short-term use at competitive rates,
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Railways has asked Northern and East Central Zones to provide the financial implications of adopting a comprehensive on-board housekeeping service, including on Vande Bharat trains.
The ministry wrote back to general managers of both the zones on November 20, 2025, after they requested a standardised deployment policy for On-Board Housekeeping Services (OBHS) staff in Vande Bharat trains, to provide a clean and comfortable travel environment for passengers.
The ministry said the matter was discussed with the Finance Directorate, which sought details on the financial implications of the proposal, along with details of the current housekeeping facility maintained in Vande Bharat trains, and other similar trains such as Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi.
The ministry urged both the zones to respond by November 25, 2025, for further processing of the proposal.
Under the new policy, individuals, event organisers and photography or media companies can book static or running Namo Bharat coaches, the statement said.
A mock-up coach at the Duhai Depot is also available for static shoots. Bookings start at Rs 5,000 per hour, with 30 minutes each allotted for setting up and removing decorations or equipment, it stated.
The NCRTC said the service offers a distinctive experience, with Namo Bharat's modern, internationally designed coaches providing a visually appealing setting for photographs and small gatherings.
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The facilities may be personalised with simple decorations, subject to guidelines, the corporation stated, adding that the celebrations will be permitted only between 6 am and 11 pm and will be organised in a way that does not disrupt train operations or inconvenience commuters.
All activities will take place under the supervision of NCRTC staff and security personnel to ensure safety and adherence to operational protocols, the statement said.
With stations located at key points such as Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad and Meerut South, the initiative is expected to attract residents across the Delhi-Meerut corridor, offering them a familiar yet unusual space to mark special moments, it said.
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The NCRTC stated that it has also formulated a detailed premises hiring policy for film shoots, documentaries, advertisements, and other visual projects at Namo Bharat trains and stations.
These locations can be booked for short-term use at competitive rates,
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Railways has asked Northern and East Central Zones to provide the financial implications of adopting a comprehensive on-board housekeeping service, including on Vande Bharat trains.
The ministry wrote back to general managers of both the zones on November 20, 2025, after they requested a standardised deployment policy for On-Board Housekeeping Services (OBHS) staff in Vande Bharat trains, to provide a clean and comfortable travel environment for passengers.
The ministry said the matter was discussed with the Finance Directorate, which sought details on the financial implications of the proposal, along with details of the current housekeeping facility maintained in Vande Bharat trains, and other similar trains such as Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi.
The ministry urged both the zones to respond by November 25, 2025, for further processing of the proposal.
