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National Rail Museum to open till 9 p.m from May 1
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) In a bid to promote country’s railway heritage and tourism, the National Rail Museum (NRM) will remain open till 9 p.m from May 1, officials said on Thursday.
The Indian Railways is also planning to launch a common ticket for all museums across the National Capital Region, to allow tourists to spend at least half a day at the NRM, which is one of the best rail museums across the globe.
According to Railway Ministry officials, it is planned to bring a night package which could include a sound and light show, simulators, toy trains and 3D virtual coach rides by offering discounts which range from 30 per cent to 40 per cent.
NRM Director Amit Saurastri said: “We are working out the details. We have to give the tourists, who visit at night a completely different package than what we give to the tourists visiting during the day.”
“From May 1, the museum will also open from 6 p.m to 9 p.m,” he said.
The NRM currently remains open throughout the week except on Mondays. It opens at 10 a.m and closes at 5 p.m.
According to the NRM officials, on weekdays the museum gets a footfall of around 2,000 visitors, while on weekends, the number goes up to 5,000.
The museum is also planning to strike a deal with Madame Tussauds wax museum whereby one ticket will enable a tourist to visit both museums.
“We could even include other museums in Delhi in the package whereby one ticket will be enough to visit all the museums with day-long multiple entries,” Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani said.
“A decision on this would be taken soon,” he added.
The Railway Board Chairman also said that the Indian Railways is planning to revamp the steam engines at the Rewari Steam Locomotive Shed.
“Rail steam locomotives are an asset as it has been the backbone of the industrial revolution. Many people want to enjoy a ride of the steam locomotives, thus we are taking steps to provide tourists the experience of travelling in steam engine-powered trains,” Lohani said.
“Most of the steam engines are currently non-functional at the Rewari Steam Locomotive Shed. We are planning to restart a few of the engines to provide a new toy train there to attract more tourists,” he said.
The railways also is working to improve the rolling stock on its five hill trains — Darjeeling Himalayan train, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Kalka-Shimla Railway, Kangra Valley Railway and Matheran Hill Railway.
“On Darjeeling-Himalayan Railways, the railways has provided air conditioned coach in the toy train. In next three to four months, air conditioned coaches in all trains on the route would be provided,” the top railway official said.
He stressed that the air conditioned coaches on the Kalka-Shimla hill route have also been introduced.
A railway ministry official said that the Indian Railways has taken the initiative to revive steam locomotives along all the hill railways around the country to revive the glory of steam heritage and boost tourism.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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