Maligaon, December 3 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) inaugurated a new rail coach restaurant at Uzan Bazar riverfront, opposite Jahaj Ghat (Alfresco Grand), Guwahati, on December 2.
NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava attended the opening ceremony as the chief guest, along with other senior officials from its Headquarters and Lumding Division.
The initiative is part of NFR’s broader vision to transform decommissioned train coaches into aesthetically designed restaurants with a touch of local heritage, informed a press release from the NFR CPRO.
The rail coach restaurants aim to provide a nostalgic railway dining ambience while catering to the needs of passengers, tourists, and residents alike, it said.
With this, 17 coach restaurants are now operational across several locations and major stations of NFR, it added.
As per the release, the Guwahati Rail Coach Restaurant boasts a heritage-inspired design, featuring an aesthetic look that incorporates elements reflecting the local culture and offers a diverse menu with a variety of food, snacks, and beverages.
The restaurant is accessible to all, including rail passengers, nearby residents, and tourists, it added.
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