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Date:-24-12-2025.
Location: (A.P)South Central Railway’s Guntur Division.
Sleeping Pods Facility Set Up at Guntur Railway Station
Affordable short-stay accommodation to enhance passenger comfort
Date: 24th December, 2025
The facility has been established at Platform No.1, Gate No.3 and offers safe, modern and economical short-stay accommodation for passengers, including families and women travellers. At present, similar facilities are available only at Visakhapatnam and Charlapalli Railway Stations, making Guntur the latest addition.
The sleeping pods facility has a total capacity of 64 beds, comprising:
52 Single Beds
12 Double Beds
Out of the total beds, those earmarked for families and women passengers include:
10 Double Beds
12 Single Beds
Passenger Amenities:
The facility is equipped with multiple passenger-friendly amenities such as:
Free Wi-Fi
Hot water supply
Snacks bar
Travel desk
Spacious and hygienic sleeping areas
Clean toilet facilities
Locker facility for safe storage of belongings
Tariff Details (Affordable Rates):
Single Bed
0 to 3 hours – ₹150
3 to 24 hours – ₹300
Double Bed
0 to 3 hours – ₹250
3 to 24 hours – ₹500
Room
0 to 3 hours – ₹300
3 to 24 hours – ₹1,000
Shri Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, South Central Railway, appreciated Ms. Sudeshna Sen, Divisional Railway Manager, Guntur Division, and the entire Guntur Division team for taking this passenger-friendly initiative. He also complimented the Division for adopting a proactive approach towards generating Non-Fare Revenue.
The launch of the Sleeping Pods Facility reflects South Central Railway’s continued focus on enhancing passenger convenience through modern infrastructure, while simultaneously strengthening revenue generation beyond core railway operations.
A.Sridhar
Chief Public Relations Officer
South Central Railway
