Foodies! The next time you travel by Indian Railways, look forward to delicious customised meals at ticketed prices. Yes, you read this right. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) now lets you customise your meals, catering to the demand of diabetics, fitness freaks, infants and more. Read on to know what’s on train menus in the upcoming weeks.
Indian Railways To Serve Customised Meals To Passengers
According to a Hindustan Times report, IRCTC has decided to take railway catering up a notch. Passengers can soon feast on an array of delicacies on trains as per their preferences. This ranges from regional dishes, festive food and seasonal delicacies. More importantly, diabetic food, healthy food, millet-based food options and baby food will also be served onboard.
Regional Dishes, Diabetic-Friendly Food & More
A railway official revealed to Hindustan Times that this decision was taken by Indian Railways as passengers travelling from southern and western states often complained about the lack of regional dishes. So, IRCTC will develop a menu where a train travelling to Gujarat will serve passengers local delicacies like dhokla and fafda. And one travelling to Maharashtra will serve vada pav on board.
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So, menus on trains will be customised as per the destinations. Furthermore, pre-paid trains will permit the sale of branded food items on MRP and a-la-carte meals. IRCTC shall curate the menu and include the fixed menu charges in the fare itself. Apart from varieties in its food offerings, Indian Railways will ensure the food served is of top-notch quality and strict hygiene practices will be maintained.
So, are you looking forward to your next meal when travelling by Indian Railways?
News Source: Hindustan Times
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