In pictures: Mumbai’s first restaurant-on-wheels opens today

Today marks the opening of Mumbai’s first restaurant-on-wheels at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus (CSMT). It has been made using a discarded rail coach. (Source: Ganesh Shirsekar)

The Heritage Gully in which the locomotive is housed, has rail artifacts including narrow gauge locomotives, parts of old printing press, etc. (Source: Railway PR)

North, South, continental and other cuisines will be available and the restaurant will be open for passengers and general public as well. The restaurant will operate following all existing Covid-19 guidelines in Mumbai. (Source: Railway PR)

Railways plans to explore the possibility of opening similar restaurants at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Kalyan, Neral, Lonavala and Igatpuri on Mumbai division. (Source: Railway PR)

The restaurant will have sufficient parking space and easy connectivity to the suburbs. (Source: Ganesh Shirsekar)

It is designed to the theme of Mumbai landmarks. (Source: Ganesh Shirsekar)

The train coach has been fitted with kitchen equipment as well as furniture for diners. (Source: Ganesh Shirsekar)

The furniture has been reportedly manufactured on site. (Source: Ganesh Shirsekar)

Finishing touches to the painting of the coach have been completed. (Source: Ganesh Shirsekar)

The blue coating of the coach was replaced with a bright mustard yellow and a hint of black and brown. (Source: Ganesh Shirsekar)