<p>Long journeys on premier Shatabdi trains are set to get interesting with the Railways deciding to introduce on-board shopping facility for a range of luxury product.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Perfumes, skincare products, handbags, watches and exquisite jewellery among other gift items will be available on sale on Shatabdi trains in executive class and chair cars, a senior Railway Ministry official said.<br /><br />For chocolate lovers, trolleys showcasing luxury items will have a fabulous range of delicious chocolates, the official said. Besides, there will also be souvenirs associated with railways on offer for Shatabdi passengers.<br /><br />A firm has been engaged to provide on-board facility on a pilot basis on Shatabdi trains for a month, he said, adding, “It will begin shortly with Bhopal Shatabdi. The shopping experience on trolley will also be carried out in other Shatabdi trains to ascertain the response”.<br /><br />As per the arrangement, the firm has deposited Rs 2 lakh as security money and will also pay 12 per cent of the sale to railways.<br /><br />Based on the response, Railways will decide to expand the trolley service on a long-term basis. “A tendering process will be opted to select the firm for providing on-board shopping facility on regular basis in Shatabdi trains,” the official said.<br /><br />There will be two trolleys in each Shatabdi which will cover the entire train during the scheduled journey hour.<br /><br />Aiming at providing more facilities in premier trains, Railways are also planning to introduce on-board entertainment systems in Shatabdi trains where the passengers can view movies and television serials directly via satellite.</p>
<p>Long journeys on premier Shatabdi trains are set to get interesting with the Railways deciding to introduce on-board shopping facility for a range of luxury product.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Perfumes, skincare products, handbags, watches and exquisite jewellery among other gift items will be available on sale on Shatabdi trains in executive class and chair cars, a senior Railway Ministry official said.<br /><br />For chocolate lovers, trolleys showcasing luxury items will have a fabulous range of delicious chocolates, the official said. Besides, there will also be souvenirs associated with railways on offer for Shatabdi passengers.<br /><br />A firm has been engaged to provide on-board facility on a pilot basis on Shatabdi trains for a month, he said, adding, “It will begin shortly with Bhopal Shatabdi. The shopping experience on trolley will also be carried out in other Shatabdi trains to ascertain the response”.<br /><br />As per the arrangement, the firm has deposited Rs 2 lakh as security money and will also pay 12 per cent of the sale to railways.<br /><br />Based on the response, Railways will decide to expand the trolley service on a long-term basis. “A tendering process will be opted to select the firm for providing on-board shopping facility on regular basis in Shatabdi trains,” the official said.<br /><br />There will be two trolleys in each Shatabdi which will cover the entire train during the scheduled journey hour.<br /><br />Aiming at providing more facilities in premier trains, Railways are also planning to introduce on-board entertainment systems in Shatabdi trains where the passengers can view movies and television serials directly via satellite.</p>