On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) opened a new food plaza at Vadnagar Railway Station in Gujarat. What makes it special is that PM Modi once helped his father sell tea at the very place where the food plaza now stands. Read to know more details.
IRCTC Opens Food Plaza At Vadnagar Railway Station
In 2021, PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the revamped Vadnagar railway station. Now, the railway station has launched a food plaza, spread over 383 square metres, with a seating capacity of over 52 passengers. The IRCTC opened this new food plaza to enhance travellers’ experience. Taking to their X handle for an official announcement, they wrote, “Celebrating India’s tea culture, it offers everything from the charm of traditional Cutting Chai to exquisite English blends like Jasmine, Earl Grey, and Green Tea. A specially curated Vintage Tea Stall at the entrance further adds to the nostalgia, creating a refreshing stop for travellers.”
According to a report by Bhaskar English, this place is designed to remind people of PM Modi’s life while offering modern dining facilities through Indian Railways. The menu offers nine different varieties of tea and two types of coffee. It ranges from the traditional Indian Cutting Chai to premium flavours like Jasmine, Ginger, Green Tea, and other carefully selected options for diverse tastes.
What Are The Prices Of Tea?
Designed for all tea lovers, the menu offers a variety of options at affordable prices. Regular tea is priced at ₹25, while Cutting Chai is priced at ₹15. Ginger tea, lemon tea, green tea, and zafrani tea are all priced at ₹30. Elaichi (cardamom) tea costs ₹25, and black tea costs ₹20. For coffee lovers, cappuccino is also available at ₹30.
Years ago, this railway station offered a limited variety of tea in small cups. The wide range of options available today reflects the development of the station. It also showcases Indian Railways’ efforts to enhance the travel experience for passengers. The tea stall’s opening has been appreciated all over the internet.
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