Archive · 24 May 2025
Modern Crew Running Room Launched at New Kanpur Station
Imagine a special hotel for train crews!
It's like a place for the people who drive trains to rest and get ready for their jobs.
This new "hotel" has a dining room to eat, a training room for practice, and comfortable places to relax.
It's also got special rooms with beds to sleep in.
The building uses solar panels to make its own power, saving money and helping the environment.
Praveen Kumar, who is in charge of this project, said that it's a big step toward better railways for everyone and helps improve crew morale.
A new crew running room was launched at New Kanpur Station.
The room was commissioned by Praveen Kumar, MD of DFCCIL.
The facility spans 7,242.55 square meters and features solar installations.
It includes a dining area, simulator room, conference hall, and 150 beds.
The running room is designed to meet operational demands and ensure crew comfort and safety.
- Who
- Praveen Kumar, MD of DFCCIL, and railway officials.
- What
- A modern crew running room was launched.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- New Kanpur Station.
- Why
- To meet operational demands and provide comfort and safety to crew members.
- Facility Type
- Crew Running Room
- Location
- New Kanpur Station
- Commissioned By
- Praveen Kumar
- Building Size
- 7,242.55 square meters
- Solar Panel Capacity
- 88KW and 412KW
- Annual Energy Generation
- 8,21,000 KWH
- Bed Capacity
- 150, expandable to 300