Railway stations to have executive lounges PTI New Delhi April 6, 2012

With a view to facilitate hassle-free passenger boarding, Railways have decided to introduce a slew of measures including setting up of executive lounges and installation of escalators at 50 major railway stations.



Like airport lounge, the executive lounge, a first in Railways , will have facilities like seating arrangement, food and beverage, wheel chairs for senior citizens and the handicapped.

"The executive lounges will come at stations like New Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai and Bangalore to provide value added service at a charge offering concierge services by trained staff for pre-departure and post-arrival assistance to passengers," a senior Railway Ministry official said.

The lounge will also have Wi-Fi facility, business centre with fax, laptop facility, locker facility and washroom.

Railways have allocated Rs 1,102 crore for 2012-13 to improve passengers amenities services.

"We will also be installing 321 escalators at important stations to facilitate easy movement of passengers in the next five years. The installation of 50 escalators will be commissioned during this year," he said.