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IRCTC Orders Mumbai, Ahmedabad Catering Units Closed for Upgrades
Rahul Himalian, the head of IRCTC, checked a food facility at Bandra Terminus.
He looked at the food, cleanliness, building and service for passengers.
He decided that the facility and its kitchen needed renovation.
So, the Bandra facility was temporarily closed.
IRCTC officials also checked a Food Plaza in Ahmedabad.
That facility was ordered closed for improvements too.
The goal is to provide cleaner facilities, better food and improved service.
The facilities are expected to reopen after the required work is completed.
IRCTC CMD Rahul Himalian inspected the Refreshment Room at Bandra Terminus on Wednesday.
The inspection reviewed food quality, hygiene, infrastructure and passenger-service standards.
Himalian ordered the temporary closure of the Bandra Terminus unit and kitchen for renovation and upgrading.
IRCTC officials in Ahmedabad inspected the Food Plaza, which was also ordered closed for improvements.
IRCTC said it aims to raise food quality, cleanliness, hygiene and service standards across its catering facilities.
- Who
- Rahul Himalian, Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), accompanied by Gaurav Jha; IRCTC officials in Ahmedabad also conducted an inspection.
- What
- Inspections were conducted at the Bandra Terminus Refreshment Room and Ahmedabad Food Plaza, followed by orders for closure and improvements.
- Where
- Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and a Food Plaza in Ahmedabad.
- When
- The Bandra Terminus inspection took place on Wednesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- To improve food quality, hygiene, cleanliness, infrastructure, service standards and passenger satisfaction.
Key facts
- Organization
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC)
- Inspecting official
- Rahul Himalian, Chairman and Managing Director
- Mumbai facility
- Refreshment Room at Bandra Terminus
- Mumbai action
- Temporary closure of the unit and kitchen for renovation and upgradation
- Ahmedabad facility
- Food Plaza
- Ahmedabad action
- Closure ordered for necessary improvements and upgradation
- Inspection accompaniment
- Gaurav Jha, Group General Manager, IRCTC West Zone, Mumbai
Sources
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