Train travel has always been about more than just getting from one place to another. It’s about soaking in the changing landscapes outside the window, meeting fellow passengers onboard, and indulging in delicious station-side snacks along the way. But if you’re travelling on Central Railway soon, be prepared to shell out more for favourites like vada pav and samosa, as railway authorities have revised the à la carte tariff across the network. Read on to know more.
Vada Pav To Cost ₹20 At Central Railway Stations
According to NDTV Profit, food and beverage items sold at Central Railway station stalls across the network are set to become more expensive from June 1, 2026. The price hike is likely to significantly impact commuters, given the steep increase in rates. For instance, the humble vada pav, which previously cost ₹13, will now cost ₹20, marking an almost 54% increase.
The revised prices were approved by the competent authority and announced through an official circular issued on May 25, 2026, by the Office of the Chief Commercial Manager (Claims & Catering) at CSMT Mumbai. The circular was sent to Senior Divisional Commercial Managers across key Central Railway divisions, including Bhusaval, Bhopal, Solapur, Nagpur and Pune.
The price revision will also affect several other popular station snacks. While samosas, currently priced at ₹12, will now cost ₹20, ragda pav and usal pav combos will see their prices rise from ₹20 to ₹25. Beverage rates, including orange, mosambi (sweet lime) and apple juice, have also been revised, though soda prices will remain unchanged for now. Along with the price hike, railway authorities are also planning to revise the quantity of certain food items.
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What Will Your Fave Snacks Cost From June 1?
NDTV Profit reported that prices of 16 food items, including kachori, gulab jamun, misal pav and veg noodles, remain unchanged under Central Railway’s latest revision. To make it easier for you, here’s a look at the revised rates of all 33 food items.
1. Potato Vada (1 No): ₹15
2. Ragda/Usal Plate + 1 Pav: ₹25
3. Veg Samosa (1 No): ₹20
4. Pav (1 No): ₹5
5. Veg Sandwich + Sauce: ₹35
6. Cheese Sandwich (Veg)+ Sauce: ₹45
7. Puff/Pattice (Veg): ₹20
8. Sabudana Vada (1 No): ₹20
9. Dhokla: ₹25
10. All Types of Laddu: ₹20
11. Veg Frankie: ₹30
12. Veg Cheese Frankie: ₹45
13. Sukha Bhel: ₹25
14. Chutney Bhel: ₹30
15. Poha Namkeen: ₹20
16. Sada Dosa (Plain) + Chutney + Sambhar: ₹25
17. Masala Dosa + Chutney + Sambhar: ₹35
18. Onion Dosa/Uttapam + Chutney/Sambhar: ₹30
19. Rawa Dosa/Masala Uttapam + Chutney + Sambhar: ₹35
20. Rawa Idli + Chutney + Sambhar (2 Nos): ₹35
21. Pav Bhaji (2 Pav): ₹50
22. Dahi Vada (2 Nos): ₹35
23. Veg Cutlet (2 Nos) + Sauce/Chutney: ₹35
24. Chole Puri (5 Puris + Chole): ₹40
25. Medu Vada + Chutney/Sambhar (2 Nos): ₹35
26. Idli Sambhar/Chutney (2 Nos): ₹30
27. Chana Dal Vada + Chutney (2 Nos): ₹35
28. Bread Pakora: ₹25
29. Onion Pakoda/Assorted Bhajia: ₹25
30. Moong Bhajia: ₹30
31. Veg Roll: ₹30
32. Veg Pizza: ₹50
33. Tomato Soup: ₹20
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We hope this information was helpful to you all.
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How much will vada pav cost after the revision by Central Railway?
The price of vada pav has been increased from ₹13 to ₹20, marking an almost 54% hike.
Have beverage prices been revised too?
Yes, prices of beverages like orange, mosambi (sweet lime) and apple juice have been revised, though soda prices remain unchanged.
Are all food items seeing a price hike at Central Railway train stations?
No. Prices of 16 food items, including kachori, gulab jamun, misal pav and veg noodles, have not been revised.