Matheran railway station falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Mumbai division of Central Railway.
Good news for travelers! Indian Railways has pioneered the development of ‘Sleeping Pods’ to enhance the passenger experience. This decision will help the carrier to increase in no money without money and thus increases money. This new way is opened in Mathen, the famous hill station on the Western Ghats.
Matheran railway station falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Mumbai division of Central Railway. Earlier, this new-age facility opened at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway station.
The Benefits of ‘Sleeping Pods’
The railway will open these “Sleeping Pods” or Pod Hotels near the station area. The railway will open these “Sleeping Pods” or Pod Hotels near the port area. Speaking to FinancialExpress.com, Dr Shivraj Manaspure, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Central Railway (CR), said, “Passengers can get affordable good quality hotels near the station area itself.”
Construction of Sleeping Pods:-
For the construction of ‘Sleeping Pods’, the zonal road has already published an open online tender through E-Auction and will open on September 25, 2023. This will be built on a total area of 758.77 square meters. It will be constructed on a “build, operate and deliver” basis at Matheran station.
In a statement, the zonal railways said: “Bidders are required to register on the Railway Portal IREPS in order to be able to bid on the E-AUCTION module on the deadline date 09/25/2023. The results will be announced in the LOA (Letter of Allocation) to the successful bidder online on the same day of the auction, 09/25/2023.
Facilities at Sleeping Pods:-
The proposed Sleeping will have all necessary and modern amenities. The in house pantry services will be provided exclusively for occupants and users of the Pod Hotel. There will be lifts, guide facilities and trekking activities for occupants.
