Archive · 17 Jun 2025
IRCTC Launches Affordable AC-Quality Meals for General Coaches
Imagine you're on a train in a regular seat.
Usually, it's hard to get good food.
Now, the railway company IRCTC is selling good meals for only Rs 80, just like in the fancy seats!
They bring the food right to you in your seat.
The meal has rice, veggies, and more, all packed neatly.
This is happening on some trains, and they are planning to add it to even more trains.
This helps make traveling better for everyone.
IRCTC is offering high-quality meals for Rs 80 in general coaches.
The meals include dal, rice, vegetables, roti, and a pickle, packed like branded food.
Meals are distributed by IRCTC vendors directly inside the coaches.
Tables are set up at selected stations like New Delhi to improve service accessibility.
The service is available on six trains with plans to expand to more.
- Who
- IRCTC is providing the meals for passengers.
- What
- IRCTC is offering affordable, quality meals in general train coaches.
- When
- The service began recently, with plans for expansion.
- Where
- Currently available on select trains, with service at stations like New Delhi.
- Why
- To improve the travel experience for general class passengers by providing hygienic and affordable food options.
Passenger Experience
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Meal Accessibility
Passenger Experience
Improved convenience and access to hygienic food for general class passengers.
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- Meal Cost
- Rs 80
- Meal Includes
- Dal, rice, vegetables, roti, and pickle
- Service Type
- Meals served directly in general coaches
- Current Trains
- Gomti Express, Srinagar Ganganagar–New Delhi Intercity Express, Kaifiyaat SF Express, Ayodhya Express, Barauni–Loni Express, and Darbhanga–New Delhi Express
- Expansion Stations
- Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Lucknow