CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Grand Inauguration of Madhya Pradesh’s First ‘Pod Concept Retiring Room’ at Bhopal Railway Station
Madhya Pradesh’s first ‘Pod Concept Retiring Room’ was grandly inaugurated by Hon’ble MP and Bhopal Director Alok Sharma on Platform No. 6 of Bhopal Railway Station.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Saurabh Kataria stated that this facility has been introduced considering the resting needs of around 70,000 passengers who pass through Bhopal Railway Station daily. The pod-style hotel will offer passengers premium comfort, safety, and amenities at affordable prices. This state-of-the-art hotel will be operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
What is a Pod-Style Hotel?
A pod-style hotel is a modern concept that provides travelers with a private, compact cabin (pod). Each pod is equipped with:
Sleeping space
Storage for luggage
Charging points
Entertainment (TV)
Wi-Fi
Makeup mirror
Air-conditioning
It is especially useful for passengers who:
Need to stay for a few hours
Are waiting to change trains
Have delayed train schedules
Facilities Available in the Pod Hotel:
Air-conditioned pods
High-speed Wi-Fi
Charging points
Separate toilets for men and women
Hot water with geysers
TV and makeup mirror
CCTV surveillance
Lockers and luggage room
Fire safety systems
Pod Distribution:
Total pods: 78
Family pods: 20
Multi-bed pods (Male): 40
Multi-bed pods (Female): 18
Charges:
The pricing is designed to be affordable and passenger-friendly:
Multi-bed pods start at just ₹200
Family pods start at ₹400
Rates vary based on the duration of stay, allowing travelers to choose as per their needs.
Booking Facility:
Bookings are available both online (via the IRCTC website) and offline at the station. A valid PNR number is mandatory for booking.
Who Will Benefit From This Facility?
Passengers staying for a few hours
Those waiting for a connecting or delayed train
Families traveling together
Passengers looking for an affordable, safe place to rest
The launch of this pod concept hotel at Bhopal Railway Station is a commendable initiative by Indian Railways focused on enhancing passenger comfort. It sets a benchmark for future railway station facilities across the country.
Dignitaries Present at the Inauguration:
Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal – Devashish Tripathi
Additional Divisional Railway Managers – Rashmi Diwakar and Yogendra Baghel
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Bhopal – Saurabh Kataria
Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer, Bhopal – Sanjay Manoria
Divisional Engineer (HQ) – Shyam Nagar
Regional Manager, IRCTC – Mr. R. Bhattacharya
Joint General Manager (Tourism), IRCTC – Rajendra Borban
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