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Tuesday, 7 February 2017

07:39

SHIMLA TOURIST TRAIN -SHIVALIK DELUXE,PALACE,QUEEN COACHES

SHIMLA TOURIST TRAIN -SHIVALIK DELUXE,PALACE,QUEEN COACHES

Shivalik Deluxe Express
Introduced on the lines of Shatabdi Express this train chugging its way up the hills has only one stop - Barog. The journey time - 4 hrs. 45 min. The amenity fittings match the modern times. wall to wall carpet, wide glass windows, reversible cushioned chairs, improved toilet facilities, cabin for couple, tables for meal, tube lights, music system, micro phones for communication with the guard to name just a few. With a sitting capacity of 120 it connects the Howrah-Kalka mail. 

The fare is Rs. 305 per ticket either way between Kalka and Shimla. Breakfast is served in UP and dinner in DN direction.

Reservation can be secured in any Computerized Railway Reservation Office.

Shivalik Palace
(KALKA - SHIMLA) [TOURIST COACH] :
For an exciting and charming journey for the elite class tourist between Kalka and Shimla, the Shivalik Palace (Tourist coach) has free on board catering with an exclusive range of kitchen ware. Special features include - decorative lights, musical cordless bell, music system, variety of indoor games, magazines and books, most ultra modern amenity fittings in bathroom, artificial decorative plant, dining table with beautiful cushioned chair, folding beds etc. Shivalik Palace is meant normally for a party of 6 persons. 

The fare is Rs. 8,285 (both ways). Rs. 4,790 for UP direction Rs. 3,495 for DN direction. 

Two complimentary retiring rooms at Shimla for one day.

Shivalik Queen
(KALKA - SHIMLA) [TOURIST COACH] :
Shivalik Queen coach has been launched for honeymooners. Each coupe offers exclusive privacy and big windows for panoramic view of hills. The coupe has wall-to-wall carpet and the windows are elegantly curtained. There is an alarm bell for communication with driver while microphone keeps you in touch with the guard. Free newspaper and magazines are provided at Kalka and Shimla. 

The Rs. 790 per couple.

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Thursday, 29 October 2015

05:57

Indian Railways in Collaboration with Unesco Preparing a Comprehensive Management Plan for Bandra


Indian Railways in Collaboration with Unesco Preparing a Comprehensive Management Plan for Bandra

Unesco Submits the First Report on Urban Design Strategy of Bandra Station

The Move to Give a Boost to Preservation of Rich Heritage of Mumbai.

Indian Railways has initiated a comprehensive proposal in collaboration with The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to revamp Mumbai’s Bandra Sub-Urban Station with a view to not only transform this station into an efficient transportation hub but also to reinforce its status as a heritage landmark. This would be in line with Bandra precinct’s highly cultural and cosmopolitan character.

Under an agreement between Indian Railways and UNESCO, a comprehensive management plan is being prepared for Bandra Station which is hailed as “queen of suburbs” of Mumbai.  A century old railway station, Bandra is home to some of the oldest religious shrines, Portuguese Fort, film studios, East Indian Christian Settlements, Anglo-Indian bakeries and art galleries. This station epitomizes and exemplifies the heritage and has been recognized as a Grade-I heritage property with an excellent blend of Victorian Gothic and the Vernacular style of architecture.

UNESCO has now submitted their first report focusing on Urban Design strategy with an Action Plan for improvements in circulating area of Bandra sub-urban Railway Station to Minister for Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu. This report proposes to develop a high quality and culturally relevant public realm, a diverse and vibrant space as well as a community asset. Priority will be given to the pedestrians and universal access while creating an attractive and comfortable environment. The main features of the UNESCO’s recommendations include realigning approaches and relieving congestion, streamlining the movement at entry/exit of station for effective access and transfer and public realm enhancements to reinforce civic significance.  The report also contains a series of steps to improve disabled-accessibility. 

The second and the final report by UNESCO for Bandra station focusing on conservation and management plan of the station building is expected next month. Western Railway (Headquarters Mumbai) has already chalked out the implementation plan.  The implementation of these reports will completely transform the experience of passengers and other visitors to this unique station and give a boost to preservation of rich heritage of Mumbai.

Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhu has been taking keen interest in the effort to redevelop Bandra Station to provide enhanced facilities to customers while reinforcing the grandeur and magnificence of this landmark station building. Acknowledging the enthusiasm of the Railways, UNESCO took merely 3 months to come out with the report since an agreement to prepare the reports was signed between Shri Manu Goel, Executive Director, Railway Board and Mr. Shigeru Aoyagi, Director, UNESCO, New Delhi on 26th June, 2015. Indian Railways is also the proud custodian of four world heritage sites – Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal (formerly Victoria Terminus), Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway and Kalka Shimla Railway.

 Source :PIBNEWS.

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