HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Dec 17: In a significant move to enhance passenger comfort, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has upgraded the Retiring Rooms and Dormitory facilities at Guwahati Railway Station under the Lumding Division. The upgraded facilities were inaugurated in the presence of NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, along with other senior railway officials, reaffirming NFR’s focus on passenger-centric infrastructure development.
The Retiring Room complex, situated on the first floor of the station building, now offers a modern and comfortable stay experience. The accommodation includes nine Retiring Rooms—seven two-bedded and two five-bedded rooms—along with a 12-bedded dormitory. All rooms have been converted into fully air-conditioned units with improved interiors and comfortable beds, ensuring a hygienic and convenient environment for passengers.
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The initiative also boosts non-fare revenue for NFR. The new arrangement is projected to generate Rs 1.94 crore over the next five-year contract period, with no expenditure incurred by the Railways for maintenance, operations, or renovation—a notable increase over the earlier in-house model that involved recurring costs.
To achieve these improvements efficiently, the management, renovation and maintenance of the Retiring Rooms and Dormitory have been outsourced through an open tender process.
