LOK SABHA
PASSENGER AMENITIES AT REASONABLE RATES
5635. SHRI RAMALINGAM S.:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Ministry has any proposal to provide improved passenger amenities at reasonable rates at all major railway stations in Tamil Nadu on the lines of capsule type retiring rooms and dormitories established at Mumbai Central Railway Station (MMTC);
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the time by which the above proposal is likely to be implemented; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (d): Retiring Room and Dormitory facilities are available at reasonable rates at major railway stations across the country, including stations of Tamil Nadu.
A proposal has been received by Southern Railway regarding installation of sleeping pods for rail passengers at Chennai Central and Coimbatore Junction stations in the state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai Division has further advised concerned agency to send a detailed proposal in this regard. However, augmentation/upgradation of modern amenities/facilities at railway stations premises is a continuous process.
