Railways launches AP's first sleeping pod facility in Vizag
Indian Railways launches Andhra Pradesh’s first sleeping pod facility at Visakhapatnam railway station, offering affordable, secure, and comfortable stay options for short-term travelers.
Railways launches AP's first sleeping pod facility in Vizag
Waltair Division of East Coast Railway has taken an innovative initiative to set up a sleeping pod facility (capsule hotel) under non-fare revenue at Visakhapatnam Railway station.
Divisional Railway Manager Shri Lalit Bohra addressing on the occasion said that there is a consistent demand for accommodation facilities at Visakhapatnam station, as it caters to a diverse range of passengers like those visiting for medical treatment, tourism, education, and industrial employment. Most of the time, the existing accommodations remain over-occupied.
Hence, to address this demand and ensure a comfortable stay and travel experience for visitors to Visakhapatnam, Waltair Division has initiated this project on a pilot basis, following the model implemented in many metropolitan cities, DRM said.
The facility is first of its kind in ECoR zone which is a modern and budget-friendly accommodation facility for the passengers. Sri Mahalakshmi Agency secured the project in e-auction for 5years.This facility is available to the passenger at PF No. 1, Gate No. 3, 1st Floor of Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
Ergonomically designed for travellers seeking comfort, convenience and affordability, the sleeping pods Have 88 well-maintained capsule beds: 73 single beds, 15 double beds and 18 beds for women in a dedicated hall with separate bathrooms and a dressing room.
Key amenities include fFree Wi-Fi for all guests, hot water round the clock, an in-house snacks bar, travel desk for tourist assistance and spacious bathrooms and modern toilets. It costs around for single bed up to three hours: Rs.200, three to 24 hours: Rs.400, double bed upto three hours: Rs.300 and three to 24 hours Rs.600. DRM Lalith Bothra said the facility provides comfortable stay for a solo traveller, a family, or a transit passenger. These sleeping pods provide a clean, safe, and relaxing environment at very affordable prices in the Visakhapatnam railway station premises. One can experience smart, secure, and budget-friendly lodging—at this (sleeping pod) Capsule Hotel, Visakhapatnam Station.
