Mumbai: Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division commissioned a unique “Rail Coach Restaurant” at Bandra Railway station on Saturday. This innovative facility was officially inaugurated by Ramdas Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, and Adv. Ashish Shelar, Minister of Information Technology & Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.
The inauguration ceremony was held as a key highlight of the ongoing Bandra Station Mahotsav, celebrating cultural vibrancy and infrastructural innovation at one of Mumbai’s busiest suburban hubs.
The Rail Coach Restaurant is a repurposed, decommissioned railway coach transformed into an air-conditioned, state-of-the-art dining space. Open 24x7, the restaurant promises a diverse menu catering to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences, appealing to the taste buds of daily commuters, tourists, and culinary explorers alike.
"This initiative reflects Western Railway’s unwavering commitment to enhancing passenger amenities and delivering a unique travel and dining experience," said a senior railway official. "We are proud to present a facility that not only preserves our rich railway heritage but also meets the contemporary expectations of comfort and quality."

"Rail Coach Restaurant offers the convenience of accessibility without compromising on ambiance or service. It is expected to become a popular attraction not just for rail passengers but also for the general public, adding a fresh culinary dimension to the Bandra landscape" further added official.