The Railways will rent out less-busy stations for holding wedding functions and other events. The Western Railway (WR) is likely to implement the plan on a railway platform at the Surat station, Deccan Chronicle reported.
The idea was raised during the Rail Vikas Shivir held last month near New Delhi, when PM Modi urged officials to generate innovative yet practical ideas in the most crucial areas of rail operations.
Union railway minister has asked all of the 16 railway zones to come up with ideas through which the Railways could earn revenue.
“Surat station is massive, and there are people there who would actually pay to have their wedding receptions or parties on platforms as well. We will propose platform no. 4 for the project as it has two-three booking offices, which is ideal for these kind of functions,” Deccan Chronicle quoted a senior railway official as saying.
“We cannot carry out the plan in suburban stations in Mumbai city, as they are always overcrowded. But few trains pass through stations like Navapur, and hence there will be more than enough space for such events,” the official added.
Western Railway authorities will send the proposal to the rail ministry.
