The Rail Coach Restaurant stands as a pioneering endeavor by the Indian Railways, earning acclaim among both travelers and the general public across numerous states.
At Pune, the second Rail Coach Restaurant was inaugurated in the Pune rail division, with Divisional Railway Manager Indu Dubey, Additional Divisional Railway Manager Brijeshkumar Singh, and other senior officials leading the ceremony.
The rail coach restaurant at Pune railway station has been built on an area of 100 square meters, on the side of Tadiwala road circulating area near Pune Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) office. The Restaurant on Wheels (ROW) will be managed and operated by OAM Industries India Pvt. Ltd. (Haldirams).
Delectable cuisine of the highest quality will be available round the clock, meeting the preferences of all. The air-conditioned restaurant, designed as an upscale dining destination, promises a distinctive experience for diners. Inside the coach, there will be seating for 40 patrons, featuring 10 tables, according to officials.
The restaurant’s interior ambiance has been adorned to provide a wholesome dining experience for both passengers and the public. For the convenience of passengers, a takeaway counter has been set up, enabling swift order pickups to ensure timely boarding of trains. Additionally, this service is accessible through various online food ordering apps.
“It offers a wide range of products including Raj Kachori, Chola Bhatura, Pau Bhaji, Veg Thali and combo, South Indian, North Indian, Pack Sweets and Namkeens, Chaats, Beverages, Softy, traditional Indian Sweets etc. This contract will fetch a revenue amount of INR 60,00,000/- per annum for Railways and will also provide food services to the passengers and public of Pune city,” an official said.
Chinchwad station in the Pune division is already home to a mobile restaurant, serving the local community. Furthermore, plans are underway to introduce similar restaurants on wheels at Akurdi, Baramati, and Miraj stations, with the installation process already initiated.
“The Coach Restaurant will provide hygienic and delicious food not only to the passengers but also for the common public. This coach restaurant, which is to be operated by Haldirams, will be a special attraction for the youth and college students in the nearby area as it will provide service round the clock,” said Ramdas Bhise, the divisional commercial manager and PRO of the Pune rail division.
