There are about 7,349 railway stations in the country, from where Indian Railways runs more than 13,000 passenger trains every day. More than 2 crore passengers travel on these trains daily. In such a situation, you can also earn lakhs from the passengers coming to these stations every day.
Yes, if you are looking for a good business idea, you can open a shop like a tea-coffee stall, food stall, or book stall at a railway station. You can earn a good income just by selling tea and snacks at these railway stations. However, for this, you have to follow a fixed process. Let’s understand how you can open your shop at a railway station.
How to Open a Shop at a Railway Station
Nowadays, railway stations are offering airport-like facilities. From clean waiting areas to modern cafes and restaurants, everything is available. In this situation, Indian Railways issues tenders from time to time for opening shops at stations. If you get a tender, you can easily open your preferred shop at a railway station.
Where to Fill the Shop Tender
To open a shop at a railway station, you can check the active tenders on the IRCTC corporate portal. Apart from this, different railway zones also provide tender information on their official websites. You can fill the tender based on the type of shop you want to open and the eligibility criteria.
How Much Fee Do You Have to Pay
For applying to the tender, you may have to pay a fee between ₹40,000 to ₹3 lakh. The fee amount depends on the location and size of the shop. It may be higher for bigger or more crowded stations.
How to Apply for the Tender
The most important step is to get a shop space at the station. For this, regularly check the IRCTC corporate website and the official websites of different railway zones. Indian Railways shares all the tender details there.
Documents Required
If you want to open a shop at the railway station, you will need the following documents:
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Voter ID Card
- Passport (if available)