Howrah Station to have executive lounge for transit passengers by December

Come December and transit passengers arriving at Howrah station can just book space in the executive lounge being constructed within the station (old complex). They need not book into any hotel for a few hours to relax, freshen up and have meals before proceeding to his destination in the city for his work or taking a train to another destination.
New Delhi and Jaipur already have such facilities and, once complete, this lounge will be the first in eastern India.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 27 September 2016.

The lounge will be built on 259 metres and be equipped with all modern amenities. The initial charge for two hours will be between Rs 100 and Rs 150 and, passengers can extend their stay by paying an additional Rs 50 per hour or part thereof.
The proposed facilities would include recliners on which passengers can relax, watch television and read books, magazines of newspapers from a well-stocked library. There will be access to Wi-Fi. Fresh towels and toilet kits will be provided for a small charge. Breakfast will cost Rs 100-150, buffet lunch and dinner will be between Rs 200 and Rs 250.
Entry to children below three feet in height will be free.


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