In Pictures! IRCTC opens its first Pod hotel in Mumbai
IRCTC has opened its state-of-the-art Pod hotel in Mumbai.
Are you travelling to Mumbai by train on a short trip? If yes, this news is for you. Union Minister of State for Railways, Coal and Mines Raosaheb Patil Danve on Wednesday inaugurated state-of-the-art Pod concept retiring rooms. According to IRCTC, this unique concept shall provide a much-needed travel solution to railway passengers.
IRCTC's 'Pod' Concept
IRCTC has commissioned its first 'Pod' concept retiring rooms at Mumbai Central Railway station, the first of its kind on Indian Railways. Source: IRCTC
Gamechanger
Pod facility will be a gamechanger in passengers travel in India by rail, especially those on business trips. Source: IRCTC
Pod hotels
Pod hotels provide affordable, basic over-night accommodation of guests who do not require larger, expensive rooms offered by conventional hotels. Source: IRCTC
Pod Facilities
In a Pod, passengers will be provided with free Wifi, washroom, reading light, charging point, luggage room, shower room, TV, etc. All these facilities are offered at comparatively cheaper rates. Source: IRCTC
Pod Cost
According to a PTI report, one has to pay Rs 999 for 12 hours and Rs 1,999 for 24 hours for staying in this pod hotel. Source: IRCTC