Indian Railways has opened the first Pod retiring rooms for passengers of Indian Railways as well as common people, at the Mumbai Central station.

Highlights

• As per senior Western Railway (WR) official, one is required to pay Rs 999 for 12 hours and Rs 1,999 for 24 hours to stay in this pod hotel.
• It will also provide facilities like Wi-Fi, TV, adjustable mirror, small locker, and reading lights.
• The pod hotel was inaugurated virtually by Union minister of state for Railways Raosaheb Danve.

What is pod hotel?

• Pod hotel or capsule hotel comprise of small bed-sized capsules and provide affordable overnight accommodation.
• Total cost of the projects and facilities is worth Rs 230 crore.