In a first-of-its-kind, Mumbaikars can get themselves groomed at any time of the day - before heading for work or rushing to an evening party – inside railway premises.
In a first-of-its-kind, Mumbai will get its first air-conditioned (AC) unisex salon-cum-spa corner at CSMT in the next two months. However, next in line is Kurla Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT).
Railway officials stated that the work on this personal care centre has already begun and is expected to be opened in 2-3 months.
It will be open 24-hours a day so that even those passengers arriving and departing from CSMT station in long distance trains can avail this facility late at night as well.
Many people commuting daily to CSMT in a local train might have seen on-going work covered in green scaffolding on the concourse next to the ticket booking windows.
This space is situated between the platforms separating the suburban and long distance trains.
Moreover, this centre will be aesthetically designed which would match the look and status of CSMT heritage railway station.
Officials stated that facilities in the personal care centre will include massaging, pedicure, manicure, hair cutting. Additionally, licensee will be allowed to sell personal care items like emergency, generic and ayurvedic medicines, beauty and cosmetic products etc. Facilities of Massage by body massage chair, Physiotherapy by qualified physiotherapist, salon services such as hair dressing, shaving, facial etc. will be available to the verified railway users.
As per sources, contracts for construction, operation, maintenance and management of 'Personal Care Centre' at CSMT and Kurla LTT stations have been awarded to M/s. Vijaya Infra Project Pvt Ltd.
Accounts mentioned that the rail authorities are expected to earn INR 14,77,000 per annum at CSMT and INR 4,94,000 per annum at Kurla LTT for a period of next five years under the non-fare revenue model.
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