New Delhi: Railway passengers traveling in unreserved coaches are not getting hygienic food and snacks at affordable prices at stations under a Railways initiative, an official said.
These food counters are operational at more than 100 stations and around 150 counters across Indian Railways, and this facility will be expanded further.
"Indian Railways, in collaboration with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), is stepping up to serve passengers, especially in unreserved coaches, with a new initiative that includes hygienic food at affordable prices," the railway official said. And snacks are being offered."
He further added, “We expect an increase in passenger traffic during the summer months and recognize the challenges faced by people traveling in unreserved coaches (general class coaches) who do not always have access to convenient and budget-friendly meals. There are no options."
According to the Railways, to ensure easy access, these food counters have been conveniently placed near the General Second Class (GS) coaches on the platforms.
"There are two categories, economy meal which costs Rs 20 and snack me which costs Rs 50. Passengers can buy their snacks directly from the counters, eliminating the need to seek out vendors or venture outside the station," the official said. She goes." ,
He said the service was successfully tested at about 51 stations last year.
"Taking forward that success, the Railways has now significantly expanded the program with counters at over 100 stations and around 150 counters in total. The initiative will be further expanded to include more stations in the near future," the official said. There are plans to take it forward.”
These food counters are operational at more than 100 stations and around 150 counters across Indian Railways, and this facility will be expanded further.
"Indian Railways, in collaboration with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), is stepping up to serve passengers, especially in unreserved coaches, with a new initiative that includes hygienic food at affordable prices," the railway official said. And snacks are being offered."
He further added, “We expect an increase in passenger traffic during the summer months and recognize the challenges faced by people traveling in unreserved coaches (general class coaches) who do not always have access to convenient and budget-friendly meals. There are no options."
According to the Railways, to ensure easy access, these food counters have been conveniently placed near the General Second Class (GS) coaches on the platforms.
"There are two categories, economy meal which costs Rs 20 and snack me which costs Rs 50. Passengers can buy their snacks directly from the counters, eliminating the need to seek out vendors or venture outside the station," the official said. She goes." ,
He said the service was successfully tested at about 51 stations last year.
"Taking forward that success, the Railways has now significantly expanded the program with counters at over 100 stations and around 150 counters in total. The initiative will be further expanded to include more stations in the near future," the official said. There are plans to take it forward.”
