LIVE TV
ZEE Business
ZEE BUSINESS
हिंदी में पढ़ें  हिंदी में पढ़ें
Live TV
Live TV
  • Home
  • Personal Finance
    • PPF
    • Mutual Funds
    • Income tax
    • EPFO
    • Income Tax Calculator
    • Personal Loan Calculator
    • Car Loan Calculator
    • Home Loan Calculator
    • SIP calculator
    • SWP Calculator
    • MF Returns Calculator
    • Lumpsum Calculator
  • India
    • Companies
    • Property
    • Startups
    • Uidai
  • Economy
    • Aviation
  • Tech
    • Mobiles
    • Apps
  • Auto
    • Cars
    • Bikes
  • Markets
    • Commodities
    • Currency
  • Jobs
  • Indian Railways
  • World
    • Economy
    • Politics
    • Markets
  • videos
  • photos
  • Authors
  • More ...
    • VIDEOS
    • PHOTOS
Read in App
Business News » India News

Getting married? Railway platforms available for reception

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Linkedin
  • whatapp
  • View in App
Getting married? Railway platforms available for reception
The Western Railway (WR) is likely to implement the plan on a railway platform at the Surat station, and a proposal will be sent to the rail ministry this week. Image Source: IANS
Written By: ZeeBiz WebTeam
Updated: Fri, Jan 06, 2017
10:32 am
Mumbai, ZeeBiz WebDesk
RELATED NEWS
BookBaggage launches app-based delivery service in collaboration with Indian Railways BookBaggage launches app-based delivery service in collaboration with Indian Railways
Northern Railway to run 40 more special trains, including Rajdhani, Shatabdi Northern Railway to run 40 more special trains, including Rajdhani, Shatabdi
Indian Railways Alert: From 10 October 2nd reservation chart to be prepared 30 min before train departure Indian Railways Alert: From 10 October 2nd reservation chart to be prepared 30 min before train departure
Railways dedicates a ward for coronavirus suspects Railways dedicates a ward for coronavirus suspects
Cyclone Vayu: Indian Railways cancels 70 trains, short terminates 28 others - Check full list Cyclone Vayu: Indian Railways cancels 70 trains, short terminates 28 others - Check full list

The Indian railways will soon allow people to hold wedding receptions on its platforms in a bid to earn more revenue, a report by Deccan Chronicle said on Friday.

The report cited sources that said the Western Railway (WR) is likely to implement the plan on a railway platform at the Surat station, and a proposal will be sent to the rail ministry this week.

Surat station’s fourth platform, Navapur’s platform which falls half in Maharashtra and the other half in Gujarat, among others have been picked to by WR for holding receptions.

Speaking about why the WR did not choose suburban stations a senior official was quoted saying, “We cannot carry out the plan in suburban stations in Mumbai city, as they are always overcrowded. But few trains pass through stations like Navapur, and hence there will be more than enough space for such events.”

Railway officials who said that the idea came up after the Union railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu, asked all of the 16 railway zones to come up with ways through which the Railways could profit, the report added.

Further the senior official said, “Surat station is massive, and there are people there who would actually pay to have their wedding receptions or parties on platforms as well. We will propose platform no. 4 for the project as it has two-three booking offices, which is ideal for these kind of functions.”

With this initiative the railways will be looking forward to wedding seasons of December as well as June, September and October, the report added.

Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.

TAGS:
RailwaysWeddingswestern railwayWRSuratNavapurrailway platformDecemberJuneSeptemberOctoberwedding seasonreceptionsEconomy
RELATED NEWS
BookBaggage launches app-based delivery service in collaboration with Indian Railways BookBaggage launches app-based delivery service in collaboration with Indian Railways
Northern Railway to run 40 more special trains, including Rajdhani, Shatabdi Northern Railway to run 40 more special trains, including Rajdhani, Shatabdi
Indian Railways Alert: From 10 October 2nd reservation chart to be prepared 30 min before train departure Indian Railways Alert: From 10 October 2nd reservation chart to be prepared 30 min before train departure
Railways dedicates a ward for coronavirus suspects Railways dedicates a ward for coronavirus suspects
Cyclone Vayu: Indian Railways cancels 70 trains, short terminates 28 others - Check full list Cyclone Vayu: Indian Railways cancels 70 trains, short terminates 28 others - Check full list

LATEST NEWS

COVID-19: Hospitals in Delhi-NCR short on oxygen, send SOS to Govt - All details here

​Maharashtra govt comes out with new precautionary measures - check list of restrictions here

Banking, Financial & Metal Stocks to ICICI Securities - here are the top Buzzing Stocks today

Stocks in Focus on April 22: Nestle India, Pharma Stocks, Hero MotoCorp, HDFC to KEC International; here are the 5 Newsmakers of the Day

KVS Class 1 Admission List 2021-22 Postponed: First selection and waiting list was to be released tomorrow, revised dates to be notified soon - check all details here

Realme 8 5G India launch today: Check expected price, Live Streaming details, Specifications and more

Realme 8 5G smartphone launched in India at THIS price - Check camera, specifications, features and more

7th Pay Commission Latest News Today: BUMPER! Earn up to Rs 1.19 lakh as per 7th cpc matrix with HRA, DA, TA in this UPSC recruitment 2021 drive

Covid 19 symptoms: What is the right oxygen saturation level, when should you see a doctor—EXPLAINED

WhatsApp Pink - a new virus now threatens users accounts; find out what it is and how to stay safe

  • India News
  • World News
  • Companies News
  • Market News
  • Personal Finance News
  • Technology News
  • Automobile News
  • Small Business News
  • Income Tax Calculator
  • Live TV
  • Videos
  • Photos
  • Author
  • Rss Feed
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal Disclaimer

Latest Trending Updates

  • EPFO
  • Budget 2020
  • Income Tax Return
  • Auto Expo 2020
  • Home Loan
  • Business News

Trending Topics

  • Income Tax
  • income Tax Calculator
  • 7th Pay Commission
  • Reserve Bank of India
  • GST
  • Latest Business News

Follow us on

zeebiz
zeebiz

Partner Sites

  • Zee News
  • Hindi News
  • Marathi News
  • Bengali News
  • Tamil News
  • Malayalam News
  • Gujarati News
  • Telugu News
  • Kannada News
  • DNA
  • WION
Copyright © Zee Media Corporation Ltd. All rights reserved