"Dadar Darbar”: CR’s New Restaurant on Wheels - Innovative, Unique Dining Concept

Central Railway (CR) has the distinction of running the first train in the Indian Subcontinent.

CR is also o­ne of the railways to initiate the concept of Restaurant On Wheels – A series of Old Railway Coaches modified into a Restaurant under the innovative ideas of catering policy. It has proved to be very popular, providing  a unique dining experience in a rail-themed setting.

The latest Restaurant On Wheels to join the band wagon is the “Dadar Darbar” which has been opened at Central Railway’s Dadar station.

Excited to launch 'Dadar Darbar' Rail Coach Restaurant today!

Enjoy a diverse menu in a cozy atmosphere, all within the railway premises. Perfect for passengers looking for a unique dining experience! pic.twitter.com/pL7i0pTRzn

— GM Central Railway (@GM_CRly) May 30, 2024

It is a fine-dining place offering a unique and memorable dining experience.

The “Dadar Darbar” is spacious enough to accommodate 72 patrons and is Restaurant o­n Wheels with maximum capacity o­n Central Railway.

True to its name, the interior of  “Dadar Darbar” has a palatial ambience and it has become a landmark eatery in the area offering a variety of cuisines at competitive rates.

An initiative by Mumbai division, “Dadar Darbar” was allotted to M/s Unique Enterprises through e-auction with licence fees of INR 58.11 lakhs per annum for a period of 5 years. Additional space allotted for the kitchen will fetch INR 15.59 lakhs per annum to Central Railway. A rail coach having completed its life cycle was modified by the licensee into an amazing Restaurant designed by a renowned interior designer from Mumbai.

Similar Restaurant On Wheels  are under operation presently at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Pune, Amravati and Akola.

These Restaurant on Wheels theme are superb example of passenger friendly initiatives combined with novel ideas of revenue generation.