Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Railway Minister Imposes Rs 5.13 Crore Fine on Train Caterers
Indian Railways serves about 58 crore meals every year.
Some passengers complained about bad food and dirty pantry cars.
The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said the government looked into these complaints and fined the caterers Rs 5.13 crore.
He also said the railways are making food safer by using special kitchens, cameras, and new payment machines.
A congress MP asked about how many complaints were received and what actions were taken.
The railways promise to keep improving food quality and hygiene for passengers.
Indian Railways fined Rs 5.13 crore for poor food quality and unhygienic pantry cars over the last three years.
Fine followed inquiries into 0.0008% complaints on 58 crore meals served annually.
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted measures like base kitchens, CCTV, POS machines, UPI, and QR codes to improve hygiene and digital payments.
Congress MP Chandrakant Handore raised questions on complaints and statutory action against IRCTC licensees.
Indian Railways claims continuous efforts to provide good quality, hygienic food and take necessary steps.
- Who
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Imposed a Rs 5.13 crore fine on train caterers for poor food quality and unhygienic pantry cars
- When
- After inquiries over the last three years
- Where
- Indian Railways, India
- Why
- To address complaints about food quality, hygiene, and to improve digital payment and food safety measures
- Fine Amount
- Rs 5.13 crore
- Minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Meals Served Annually
- 58 crore
- Complaint Rate
- 0.0008%
- Digital Payment Options
- UPI, QR codes, POS machines