Irctc Sealdah Executive Lounge | My honest review | Indian railway

Few stations in India have an IRCTC executive lounge facility. Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, and New Delhi have this luxury. 

These lounges offer all the airport-like facilities for passenger comfort. I’m writing this honest review of the expenses and facilities after a visit to the newly opened Kolkata Sealdah executive lounge.

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IRCTC Sealdah executive lounge for passengers

You can rest here after a long train journey, freshen up, and have a nice meal after a hectic train trip. Or you can spend time if you have a scheduled train journey. This kind of railway lounge in India is much more prevalent in other cities’ Indian Railways stations.

Sealdah Lounge provides amenities similar to those found at Indian airports. Comfort, luxury, and you ask for what you need. This place is maintained by IRCTC and built for the long journey traveller’s comfort. They constructed the place just next to the main car parking lot and entry area of Sealdah station.

The Sealdah Railway Station

Sealdah is the busiest railway station in West Bengal. It plays a significant role in intercity connectivity in Calcutta. Howrah station is the gateway to Kolkata, but Sealdah handles many daily trains.

Sealdah Station is divided into two sections, North and South. These platforms run many express and long-distance night trains. So, this kind of IRCTC lounge may gain massive popularity quickly. IRCTC luxury lounges for passengers always accommodate many comforts in major stations in India, like this.

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Sealdah lounge decor and ambience

Capsule lifts gain entry to this place because it’s on the second floor of Sealdah railway station. They covered one side with a beautifully designed glass wall with an overview of the platform. Stunning decoration, blazing lights, and a hospitable atmosphere will attract you once you exit the elevator.

Like the IRCTC Delhi executive lounge, it is filled with luxuries like centralized AC, a Comfortable sofa for relaxation, and LED televisions for entertainment. Also, you can always use the rail-wire WIFI if needed. Soothing music will always be in your ears.

This place can accommodate 50 people at once and is open 24/7. This IRCTC lounge provides a variety of items on the menu. Let’s know about the IRCTC executive lounge booking process.

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Sealdah executive lounge booking process and facilities

To enter the lounge, you must go through a short booking process by providing your name and phone number. Afterwards, you will receive a cash receipt and a smart card for later use.

It will cost 100 rupees for the first two hours and then 50 rupees per hour. When you’ve booked your spot, a courteous waitress will show you the way to a lovely, cosy, comfortable sofa. They will provide you with a glass of regular water, and the waitress will ask for complimentary tea or coffee.

If you have oversized luggage, you can keep it in a specific luggage area without hassles. Now, you can enjoy the ambience or any show on the TV, close your eyes a bit, and enjoy the sweet sound of music around you. The lounge area is large enough to accommodate a few families together. There is a separate dining area on the side for the diners.

The food menu offers lots of options. From South Indian to continental, every famous cuisine and a few choices of Non-Alcoholic drinks are on the menu. 

I cannot say that the food is cheap, but it is affordable regarding the booking cost. And if you spent over 500 rupees on food and drink, they include the booking amount. Efficient professionals handle the food counter at their respective jobs.

• Non-veg Thali for two people = 600 rupees.
• Buffet lunch per head 400/600 rupees.

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Sealdah executive lounge and other paid charges

A few facilities are available with extra charges, like a shower. It costs one hundred fifty rupees per person, and they provide towels, soap, and shampoo. One can also use the locker or cloakroom facility to store luggage, costing 50 rupees per hour.

The executive lounge lets its customers use a computer with internet for 50 rupees for 30 minutes and 70 rupees for an hour. You can easily print from there, costing you 10 rupees per page. This IRCTC lounge provides a massage chair for 150 rupees. Newspapers and magazines are also available at cost.

IRCTC Sealdah Executive Lounge Overview and Summary

It’s a pleasant enough experience for commuters going on long trips. Still, this facility is not suitable for people who are low on cash and who frequently roam around and visit places by train to earn their living. 

According to the standard IRCTC rates, this place costs too much in every department. The food is not cheap enough for middle-class people. However, this place is excellent for older people or people with families, especially children.

Like the Delhi executive lounge, the Sealdah lounge is a source of pride for IRCTC and its contribution to Indian Railways. However, being a private body of management, there are a few drawbacks to this IRCTC lounge. At Sealdah railway station, this place accommodates 50 people and has two separate washrooms for Men and women.

Although the staff is professional, the colossal menu and massive decor are always plus points for any railway lounge. So it’s a pleasant experience, and I recommend this place if you are going on a long trip or coming from a long journey. However, always carry a fair amount of cash while you visit the IRCTC executive lounge. 

There are a few waiting rooms in Sealdah station to wait for your upcoming train trip, so this is more like a business model than a beneficial passenger program. The railway also took the initiative to launch the IRCTC executive lounge in Howrah and Siliguri.

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