Tunnel Aquarium Opens at Bengaluru Railway Station
Passengers waiting at Bengaluru's KSR Railway Station can now treat themselves to a visual spectacle at the new distinctive aquatic park that has been developed by the Indian Railway Stations Developm
Passengers waiting at Bengaluru's KSR Railway Station can now enjoy a visual spectacle at the new aquarium. This has been developed by the Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDCL) and HNI Aquatic Kingdom. This is the first movable freshwater tunnel aquarium. It means that if there is another work going on at the station, the aquarium can be moved to another place. Niyaz Ahmed Qureshi of the HNI Aquatic Kingdom , "This is the railways' first aquatic kingdom. Nowhere else in India will you find this. This has been done at the Bangalore railway station for the first time.” Mr. Qureshi added, "Work on the project began in November last year. Right now we have 120 varieties of fish. Most have been brought from outside the country.”
Saurabh Jain, Officer from IRSDC L said, "We saw this on YouTube and contacted the firm to see if something like this could be done in a railway station. We had a vacant space and this is something people and children can enjoy while waiting for a train. Even for outsiders, it will be an attraction.” The entry fee has been set at ? 25. Currently, only 25 visitors will be allowed inside the aquarium at a time keeping in view the Covid rules and restrictions. People think, there is nothing to see on railway stations, it is boring, but this will change the view. Ritu who was at the aquarium with her children said, "We can spend some time here. We can't travel long distances to see this kind of aquarium. This is near my place so we can come here with our kids.” The 12-foot-long Aquatic Kingdom will also be an educational joyride as visitors will experience a life-size fish kingdom. The Aquatic Kingdom will have a 3D "selfie" area, where a big fish will pop out of the aquarium for a photo.
