Namo Bharat trains now available for birthday parties and pre-wedding shoots, bookings start at Rs 5,000/hr

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has unveiled its Namo Bharat trains and stations to celebrate personal milestones, offering options for private occasions such as birthdays, pre-wedding shoots and others, an official statement said on Saturday.

Namo Bharat trains available for private bookings

Under the new policy, individuals, event organisers, or photography and media companies can book static or running Namo Bharat coaches at a rate of Rs 5000 per hour, with 30 minutes each allotted for setting up and removing decorations or equipment.

A mock-up coach at the Duhai Depot is now available for static shoots.

The NCRTC said the service provides a distinctive experience, with Namo Bharat's modern, internationally designed coaches offering a visually appealing setting for photographs and private gatherings.

The facilities may be personalised with simple decorations, maintaining guidelines, the corporation stated, adding that the celebrations will be permitted only between 6 am and 11 pm. Also, it will be organised in a way that does not disrupt train operations or inconvenience commuters.

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More details

All activities will be conducted under the supervision of NCRTC staff and security personnel to ensure safety and adherence to operational protocols, the statement said.

With stations located at key points such as Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad and Meerut South, the initiative is expected to attract residents across the Delhi-Meerut corridor, offering them an unusual space to celebrate special moments, it said.

The NCRTC stated that it has also formulated a detailed premises hiring policy for film shoots, documentaries, advertisements, and other visual projects at Namo Bharat trains and stations.

These locations can be booked for short-term use at competitive rates, it said.

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