Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Railway Ministry Approves Premium Stores at Stations
The Railway Ministry is letting train stations have fancy single-brand stores, like the ones at airports.
Zonal Railways can pick companies through online auctions if they think it's a good idea.
These stores will sell things like travel gear, clothes, shoes, and sports equipment, making the stations look nicer and hopefully earning more money.
This decision came after South Central Railway asked for permission to add these kinds of stores to upgraded stations.
Railway Ministry allows single-brand premium stores at stations.
Zonal Railways can allot stores via e-auctions if justified.
The stores aim to enhance station ambience and improve image.
South Central Railway requested guidelines for premium outlets.
Outlets to offer non-catering categories similar to airports.
- Who
- Railway Ministry and Zonal Railways.
- What
- Railway Ministry allows premium single-brand outlets at stations.
- When
- August 11, 2025, the Ministry responded to a proposal.
- Where
- At railway stations.
- Why
- To enhance station ambience and passenger experience, and improve revenue.
- Policy
- Allows premium single-brand outlets at stations.
- Method
- Allotment via e-auctions
- Requested by
- South Central Railway (SCR)
- Categories
- Travel accessories, apparel, footwear, sportsgear.
- Goal
- Enhance passenger experience and revenue