Charalapalli Station Gets Sleeping Pods: Affordable Comfort for Travelers

• South Central Railway introduces state-of-the-art sleeping pods at Charalapalli Railway Station, announced December 26.
• Pods offer affordable rates: Rs. 200 for 2 hours, Rs. 400 for 6 hours, Rs. 800 for 12 hours, and Rs. 1200 for 24 hours.
• Facilities include AC, Wi-Fi, secure lockers, and luggage storage, providing safe and comfortable rest for passengers.
• Inspired by Japan's capsule hotels, Indian Railways is expanding this under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, already in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, and Guntur.
• Charalapalli, a Rs. 430 crore terminal inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, now offers enhanced amenities for long-distance travelers.

Why It Matters: Charalapalli Station's new sleeping pods offer affordable, secure comfort, marking a milestone for Indian Railways.