MUMBAI: Commuters will now have the option to get their hair styled or trimmed, or their beard shaved or xbeauty treatment done at railway stations. Western Railway has decided to allocate space for unisex hair salons.
WR’s chief public relations officer Sumeet Thakur said, “We are looking at options to increase our non-fare box revenue. At present, space for salons has been earmarked at Mumbai Central, Andheri, Goregaon, Kandivli and Borivli in Mumbai besides Surat in Guajrat.”
For the first time and attempt is made to by railway to earn revenue in this manner. WR feels there will be good response to salons as commuter footfalls in Mumbai are huge. Around 250 sqft will be offered to the salon operator.
A WR official said, “The concept is good as it does not pose any danger to train operations as there will no hazardous goods used or stored to operate hair salons. The salon can remain open from 6am to 10pm.”
WR has insisted that hygiene be maintained and that the facility not hinders smooth movement of passengers.