IRCTC not only provides railway tickets and food but also provides different facilities to people in many ways. Now you can book a bus, flight tickets from IRCTC. Apart from this, you are provided with a retiring room, railway lounge by IRCTC, which make your journey more luxurious. Actually, IRCTC has prepared lounges at many railway stations in India, where you can sit and wait for the train.
These are different from the normal waiting area of the railway station, where you get luxury facilities. This is a special waiting area, where you can wait for the train. Here you get many special facilities ranging from eating and drinking, including good chairs, tables, AC etc. to sit. In such a situation, people know why people are liking the railway lounge and how much is the fare to book it…
Why do people like it?
Actually, the common waiting area at the railway station is very crowded and people like it because of the cleanliness, not having good washrooms. It gives you the feel of a good hotel, where you can sit comfortably for a while. Also, when you have to catch another train from one station, people stay here, because you get all the facilities in it.
Why is the railway lounge special?
A two-hour stay is available in the lounge at the railway station. Apart from this, you get free Wi-Fi, soft beverages, newspaper and magazine reading, train information display, TV, toilets. In addition, you get breakfast, lunch, dinner etc. and in many places, there is a buffet, so that you can eat as much as you want.
How much does it cost?
If you talk about the rent of this lounge, then it can also be different according to the station. Well here it costs 99 rupees for the first hour and after that, it increases by 69 rupees per hour. Apart from this, a separate charge is taken for running internet, computer or print out etc. In addition, you also find Spa, Deluxe Resting Suite at many places, which are charged separately.
How can I book?
You can book this by visiting the official website of IRCTC. In its booking, you have to select the railway station and date, time slot, after which it is booked. In this, you get many facilities and if you use any other facility in the road, then the money is charged from you separately. In this, when you go inside, you get a smart card and based on that, your time etc. is revealed.
Who can book?
Every railway passenger can book this lounge. This facility is available at many stations in the country, including Agra, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Madurai, New Delhi, Sealdah etc.
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