Archive · 13 Dec 2025
IRCTC Enhances Meal Services on Trains
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is trying out new meal services on some special trains like Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express.
They are working with famous food companies like Haldiram’s and Elior to provide fresh and tasty meals.
The goal is to make the food better and more hygienic for passengers.
They are testing this in different parts of India and have received good feedback from travelers.
The meals include a variety of local dishes to make the travel experience more enjoyable.
Additionally, the Ministry of Railways is cracking down on fake user IDs to ensure smooth and seamless train ticket booking with genuine and verified user IDs.
They have deactivated 3.03 crore fake accounts and have 2.7 crore more under scrutiny.
IRCTC is conducting meal trials on select Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express trains with branded F&B operators.
The trials aim to improve the quality and hygiene of meal services, with positive feedback from passengers.
The menu includes diverse, restaurant-quality options with local delicacies.
The Ministry of Railways is cracking down on fake user IDs to ensure smooth and seamless train ticket booking.
About 3.03 crore fake user IDs have been deactivated, with 2.7 crore more under scrutiny.
- Who
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) and Ministry of Railways
- What
- Meal trials on select trains and crackdown on fake user IDs for train ticket booking
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Various zones across India
- Why
- To improve the quality and hygiene of meal services and ensure smooth and seamless train ticket booking with genuine and verified user IDs
IRCTC Meal Trials
Railways Cracks Down on Fake IDs
Meal Trials
IRCTC Meal Trials
IRCTC is conducting meal trials on select Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express trains with branded F&B operators to improve quality and hygiene.
Railways Cracks Down on Fake IDs
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Ticketing System Reform
IRCTC Meal Trials
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Railways Cracks Down on Fake IDs
The Ministry of Railways is cracking down on fake user IDs to ensure smooth and seamless train ticket booking with genuine and verified user IDs.
- Organization
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC)
- Meal Production
- De-linked from meal service
- F&B Operators
- Branded players like Haldiram’s, Elior, CAFS, etc.
- Trains Involved
- Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express trains
- Objective
- Improve quality and hygiene of meal services
- Passenger Feedback
- Positive feedback received
- Menu
- Diverse, restaurant-quality including local delicacies
- Fake IDs Deactivated
- 3.03 crore
- Fake IDs Under Scanner
- 2.7 crore
- New User IDs Added Daily
- 5,000
Sources
IRCTC PoC Meal Trials on select Vande Bharat / Amrit Bharat Trains through reputed F&B Operators
Local Cuisine to Be Served in Vande Bharat Trains: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railways cracks down on fake IDs: 3.03 crore accounts deactivated, 2.7 crore more under scanner
