Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister has set ‘DTH’ (Development, Transformation, Harmony) model for new India. Marching ahead in this direction, the newly transformed executive lounge ‘Abhivadan’ at Sealdah Railway station beside Platform No. 14 provides a serene atmosphere for the passengers while at Sealdah. Wooden Curves, bright lights, uniformly spread sofas, book racks & hot coffee all are ready there to welcome the passengers. 

As a part of ER’s continuous endeavour to increase passenger comfort vis-à-vis improving ambience of the station area the transformed Waiting Lounge at Sealdah station beside Platform No. 14 has come up with all round comfort, hygiene & amenities. The 2nd Class Waiting Lounge with sitting arrangement is free of charge whereas the Upper Class Waiting Lounge provides comfortable sitting accommodation at a nominal charge of ₹10/- per hour. Besides, a-la-carte facilities like massage chair, fish spa and complete bed for a short nap is available at nominal charges. Food & beverages are also available at the passengers waiting lounge o­n payment basis. 

Additionally, a terrace cafeteria has been opened at the rooftop with all the furniture resembling heritage of Kolkata like hand-pulled rickshaw cart, gas-lit lamps with terrace garden is available for the passengers to enjoy their waiting time with the family after getting palatable food from the counters. The total package is alike the oasis for the dreamer who are imagining of a modern station at Sealdah with all round comfort and amenities.

Source- ER