New Food Options on Vande Bharat Trains
The Railway Board has announced a new initiative for passengers traveling on Vande Bharat trains. If passengers do not select a food option when booking their tickets, they will now have the opportunity to purchase food on the train itself.
In a recent circular, the Railway Board addressed the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), stating that catering services will be restored for those who book tickets without food options. This means that even if you haven’t pre-ordered your meal, you can still buy food on board after the train departs.
Many passengers have raised concerns about the lack of food availability during their journey, especially if they didn’t select a meal option while booking. Some reported that IRCTC staff declined to sell them food even if they were willing to pay.
The officials acknowledged that situations can arise during travel where passengers may want to purchase food. Therefore, the new directive allows passengers who opted out of ‘prepaid’ food during ticket booking to buy quality meals on the train.
The Railway Board has emphasized the importance of providing good quality and clean food to all passengers. They have instructed IRCTC to take necessary steps to enhance the catering services on Vande Bharat trains.
Vande Bharat Train Food Service Updates
| Aspect |
Details |
| Target Audience |
Travelers from India |
| Current Food Policy |
Passengers can buy food on the train even if they did not choose a food option during ticket booking. |
| Regulation Authority |
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) |
| Implementation Date |
As per the recent circular issued by the Railway Board |
| Passenger Complaints |
Many passengers reported that food was not provided even if they were willing to pay. |
| Food Quality Assurance |
IRCTC is urged to ensure the provision of good quality and clean food on trains. |
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