Restaurant-On-Wheels in Andheri with seating capacity of 48 patrons
Restaurant-On-Wheels in Andheri with seating capacity of 48 patrons
In a leadoff for its suburban network, the Mumbai Central Division of Western Railway
unvield the ‘restaurant-on-wheels’ at the Andheri station.OAM Industries, better recognised by their brand name – Haldiram’s has been entrusted with the contract for managing the
unique air-conditioned facility.
Apart from multi-cuisine food, the joint’s star attraction will be sweets and snacks, for which the company is acclaimed
Universally. With a capacity to seat 48 patrons at a time, the restaurant will function round the clock, that includes a takeaway counter facility.
As per Sumit Thakur, WR Chief spokesperson, the ingenious concept revolves around converting old unserviceable coaches into swanky joints.
He adds that the motive is to transform the dining experience of the commuters. The fabrication work of the modified coach into the state-of-the-art designed restaurant with an attached kitchen was completed at the Andheri station.
The work of other ‘restaurant-on-wheels’ is underway at the Borivali and Bandra stations.
An official revealed that the overall contract value of these three facilities will contribute ₹5.94 crore as part of non-fare revenue and that in future,
plans are afoot to replicate the move at Surat, Bandra Terminus, Valsad, Lower Parel and Vasai Road stations.
News Edit K.V.Raman
