Goa's Madgaon station will now have live music for commuters

In what is a first on Indian railways, the authorities at Konkan Railway have earmarked a slot at Madgaon station in Goa for bands to play live music while commuters wait for their trains to arrive. The first of these groups, Goa-based 'Aarohi', started with a round of live instrumental music, said KR officials.

“Madgaon station is an important station in Goa, having a footfall of almost 10000 passengers per day. Domestic as well as International tourist visit Goa round the year. It is a good opportunity for the music bands/troupes for showcasing their skills at the station,” said Siddeshwar Telugu, chief spokesperson of KR.

He added that any troupe/organisation that wished to perform or sponsor the musical event for entertaining the public at the station was invited and an appropriate time slot would be arranged by Konkan Railway. These groups can approach the station authorities as well as the office of the deputy general manager (public relations) at Madgaon for a slot.