Archive · 26 Oct 2025
IRCTC: 'No Food' Option Still Available on Premium Trains
Some people thought they couldn't choose to skip meals when booking train tickets on certain express trains.
This was because they saw that they had to choose a meal.
But, a top person at IRCTC said that you can still choose not to have food.
The 'No Food' option is still there, just in a slightly different place when you book your ticket online or in the app.
Users reported mandatory meal selection on IRCTC app/website.
Claims concerned premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat.
An IRCTC official responded to the claims.
The 'No Food' option is still available.
Placement of the option has minor changes.
- Who
- IRCTC and Indian Railways users
- What
- Claims regarding the availability of the 'No Food' option while booking tickets on premium trains.
- When
- Current
- Where
- IRCTC app and website, Indian Railways
- Why
- Due to confusion among users about meal selection during ticket booking.
- Train Types Mentioned
- Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Vande Bharat Express
- Main Topic
- IRCTC Meal Options
- Source
- IndianExpress.com