In a move to modernise station infrastructure and enhance passenger facilities, the Western Railway has announced the launch of its first-ever digital lounge at Mumbai Central Railway Station. This contemporary co-working space is designed to airport standards and aims to redefine the traditional waiting area experience.
Situated between the food plaza and the platforms, the 1,712 sq ft lounge will serve as an efficient hub for passengers—particularly those waiting for long-distance trains—to work, relax, or host small meetings. As Indian Railways’ first co-working lounge, the initiative seeks to integrate comfort, technology, and functionality within station premises.
The lounge will feature a combination of shared workstations and private cubicles, along with high-speed internet, charging points, comfortable seating, printing and scanning facilities, and light refreshments via self-service vending machines. It will also include conference rooms for small professional or social gatherings.“This initiative redefines the concept of station waiting areas. We are committed to creating a seamless and enriching travel experience by integrating technology, comfort, and functionality,” a senior official told the Free Press Journal.
Western Railway officials noted that the facility has been conceptualised with the digital generation in mind—particularly those who prefer working on the go. “The lounge is designed to help passengers utilise their waiting time productively,” said Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway, in a statement to The Indian Express.Accommodating between 20 to 50 users at a time, the lounge will be accessible to both ticket-holding passengers and the general public.
While pricing details are yet to be finalised, it is expected to operate on an hourly charge basis.Western Railway anticipates earning around ₹50 lakh annually from the Mumbai Central lounge alone, with plans to expand similar facilities to other stations under a ₹947 crore Station Improvement Project.
Source: News 18.
