Make your train journey delicious: How to get food from your favourite restaurant delivered at your seat on Indian Railway
5 years, 8 months ago

Make your train journey delicious: How to get food from your favourite restaurant delivered at your seat on Indian Railway

Op India  

Today Railway Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted about the e-catering scheme, the food ordering service for Indian Railway passengers. 1323 पर कॉल कर उठा सकते हैं pic.twitter.com/CaWFoXWdhf — Piyush Goyal July 1, 2019 This is how this e-catering service of IRCTC works. Alternatively, passengers can also log in to the IRCTC e-catering website or download the “Food on Track” mobile app that’s available on both IOS and Android. There are several private companies already working with the Indian Railways in offering e-catering services including Railrestro, Railyatri, Zoopindia, and TravelKhanna to name a few.

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IRCTC new rules: Missed pre-booking your meal? Vande Bharat travellers can now buy food onboard anytime
1 month, 1 week ago

IRCTC new rules: Missed pre-booking your meal? Vande Bharat travellers can now buy food onboard anytime

Hindustan Times  

Passengers of Vande Bharat trains can purchase food onboard even if they do not select any food options at the time of ticket booking, the Railway Board said on Friday. Vande Bharat trains just got better; now you can buy food without pre-booking! "In order to provide options, choice of services and adequate catering facilities to current booking & non-optee …

Railways, IRCTC begin food inspection on long distance trains and stations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Railways, IRCTC begin food inspection on long distance trains and stations

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Indian Railways and IRCTC have started inspecting the quality and quantity of eatables and drinks served to passengers on the long-distance trains and at the food stalls in railway stations. The first such inspection this year, that began from June 14, comes after an order from the Railway Board to initiate checks and balances on the food sold on …

IRCTC partners Swiggy to deliver food starting with four stations across India
1 year ago

IRCTC partners Swiggy to deliver food starting with four stations across India

The Hindu  

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation on Tuesday entered into an agreement with online food aggregator Swiggy to deliver food at Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada railway stations. IRCTC is already in partnership with Zomato for online food delivery across 63 locations on Indian Railways network. “This partnership with Swiggy will bring more convenience and food options to our passengers, …

Official says only vegetarian food will be available at Bihar's Bhagalpur during Sawan, IRCTC refutes claim
1 year, 8 months ago

Official says only vegetarian food will be available at Bihar's Bhagalpur during Sawan, IRCTC refutes claim

Hindustan Times  

An official of the food services stall at Bihar's Bhagalpur on Saturday claimed that only vegetarian food will be served in the month of Sawan and non-vegetarian food will be stopped from July 4. Informing about the decision, the manager of the food services stall, Pankaj Kumar, told news agency ANI that the food will be served without onion and …

IRCTC catering out, composite services for 245 trains to be started
2 years ago

IRCTC catering out, composite services for 245 trains to be started

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Catering, which is an important arm of the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation, is set to be whisked away by Indian Railways. The policy, called ‘Yatri Seva Anubandh’, is under finalisation; under it, 245 premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Tejas Express connecting Delhi with other cities, including Mumbai, will get composite services from one entity. ‘A comprehensive …

IRCTC soon starting online food ordering service via WhatsApp, here are the details
2 years, 1 month ago

IRCTC soon starting online food ordering service via WhatsApp, here are the details

India Today  

IRCTC is planning to launch its WhatsApp food ordering service across more train routes soon. With the help of an artificial Intelligence-enabled chatbot, IRCTC will allow its train passengers to order food through a WhatsApp number or enquiry-related e-catering service and book meals. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation last year launched its online food delivery service on certain …

FAQ | IRCTC's New Customised Menu Has Something to Offer for Infants, Diabetics
2 years, 4 months ago

FAQ | IRCTC's New Customised Menu Has Something to Offer for Infants, Diabetics

The Quint  

Why is the IRCTC providing this level of food flexibilty to its customers? "As a measure to improve catering services on trains, it has been decided to give IRCTC the flexibility to customise the menu to include the items from regional cuisines, seasonal delicacies, diabetic-friendly foods, baby food, and other healthy food options, including millet-based local products," Hindustan Times reported …

Indian Railways will now be providing free meals to the passengers if…
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian Railways will now be providing free meals to the passengers if…

Hindustan Times  

The railways will offer free food to passengers on premium trains - Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Durontos. Free meals are unlikely to be served often, given these are premium trains whose running is prioritised. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited was set up in 1999 and mandated to upgrade the quality of food preparation. Revamping of existing catering system …

IRCTC launches WhatsApp food delivery facility for passengers using PNR number
2 years, 6 months ago

IRCTC launches WhatsApp food delivery facility for passengers using PNR number

Hindustan Times  

Indian Railways passengers can now order food online through WhatsApp while travelling by using their PNR number, said the IRCTC officials. IRCTC launches WhatsApp food delivery facility for passengers using PNR number Zoop, the food delivery service by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd., recently partnered with Jio Haptik to allow users to order food through their WhatsApp chatbot …

IRCTC revises online ticket booking process. Read here
2 years, 10 months ago

IRCTC revises online ticket booking process. Read here

Hindustan Times  

In an important update for those who book their train tickets online, through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation website or app, the IRCTC has revised its online ticketing process. IRCTC manages catering service for Indian Railways along with selling tickets online and selling packaged water. According to IRCTC, this fresh rule is applicable to those who have not …

Railways allows e-catering facility at selected stations
4 years, 2 months ago

Railways allows e-catering facility at selected stations

India TV News  

The Indian Railways on Friday allowed e-catering services to resume at selected railway stations. The ministry said that it may be noted that IRCTC had written to the Railway Board for the resumption of e catering at selected railway stations. Earlier in May 2020, the Ministry of Railways decided to open all catering stalls at railway stations. Zonal Railways and …

Railways allow IRCTC to open catering or vending units at railway stations
4 years, 10 months ago

Railways allow IRCTC to open catering or vending units at railway stations

India TV News  

The Ministry of Railways has decided to open all catering stalls at railway stations. Zonal Railways and IRCTC are advised to take necessary action for the opening of all Static catering and vending units at Railway stations with immediate effect, the ministry said in a tweet today. Earlier on Tuesday, the railways announced that it would run 200 special passenger …

Good news from IRCTC soon! Indian Railways passengers to get train meal at just Rs 50. Deets inside
5 years, 6 months ago

Good news from IRCTC soon! Indian Railways passengers to get train meal at just Rs 50. Deets inside

India TV News  

IRCTC alert: Indian Railways is planning to come up with new and pocket-friendly catering policy soon. Indian Railways are planning for improvising quality of food service, for which RCTC would prefer local foods to the passengers. For this, Indian Railways would tie-up with some big brands of food suppliers, who will be selected on the basis of their easy access …

IRCTC alert! Indian Railway passengers can enjoy free food on trains, if they do THIS
5 years, 6 months ago

IRCTC alert! Indian Railway passengers can enjoy free food on trains, if they do THIS

India TV News  

Do you often travel on Indian Railway trains? According to reports, now Indian Railway passengers will enjoy free food service while travelling by train. As per reports, EaseMyTrip now allows rail passengers to enjoy free food during their train journeys. Those customers who will book their train tickets through different modes from EaseMyTrip will be eligible to enjoy a food …

After receiving 686 food complaints, IRCTC to live-stream from rail kitchens
6 years, 6 months ago

After receiving 686 food complaints, IRCTC to live-stream from rail kitchens

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways has received 686 complaints over poor quality of food served onboard its outstation trains across the country. Union railway minister Piyush Goyal has now asked IRCTC officials to set up a system for live-streaming of the base kitchens so that the public can view the entire food making process live. Around 276 complaints over quality of food …

What train passengers eat while travelling on Indian Railways
6 years, 7 months ago

What train passengers eat while travelling on Indian Railways

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Ordering food from online service providers is becoming common in urban areas but Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation ’s e-catering service has failed to attract train passengers. Even though the online service features more than 500 restaurants, fast food chains and food aggregators, including McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Dominos, Haldiram’s, Rajdhani, Pind Balluchi, Foodpanda and Zoop, more than …

Rotten food on railways: Why improving passenger amenities should be of a priority than train speed for Prabhu
7 years, 7 months ago

Rotten food on railways: Why improving passenger amenities should be of a priority than train speed for Prabhu

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Food from the pantry on long distance train journeys has at best been a forgettable affair for most of us. These shocking findings of the ‘Performance audit on Catering Services Reports in Indian Railways’ by C&AG, was laid in the parliament’s ongoing monsoon session. In the same report, the C&AG says not only was food sub-standard and hazardous …

IRCTC forms new catering policy after CAG says food served unfit for human consumption
7 years, 7 months ago

IRCTC forms new catering policy after CAG says food served unfit for human consumption

Firstpost  

After the CAG released a report critical of the food served in stations and trains on Friday, the Ministry of Railways on Saturday said the IRCTC has formed a new catering policy by unbundling the current services on trains. In order to better the quality of food, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd will set up new kitchens …

IRCTC partners with TravelKhana.com in e-catering
9 years, 2 months ago

IRCTC partners with TravelKhana.com in e-catering

India TV News  

New Delhi: Expanding the e-catering base, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation has tied up with TravelKhana.com for providing food to passengers at rail premises. TravelKhana.Com services will soon be available on IRCTC's e-catering website as the necessary arrangements have been firmed up for this, said a senior IRCTC official involved with e-catering. TravelKhana CEO Pushpinder Singh said, "It is …

Paytm, IRCTC tie up for e-catering payment
9 years, 3 months ago

Paytm, IRCTC tie up for e-catering payment

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Extending its engagement with Paytm, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. allowed passengers to order food on a train by using Paytm’s mobile wallet. Travelers can already make payments for e-tickets booked through the IRCTC website using Paytm’s service. IRCTC sees around 600,000 ticket bookings a day through its website on an average and passengers can either …

Foodpanda, IRCTC partner to offer meals during train journey
9 years, 3 months ago

Foodpanda, IRCTC partner to offer meals during train journey

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Online food ordering platform Foodpanda on Tuesday said it has partnered with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation to allow passengers order food from restaurants during their train journeys. A pilot of the proposed association will be launched at the New Delhi Railway station, Foodpanda said in a statement, without disclosing the timeline. Foodpanda will align the delivery …

Now, railway passengers can order fresh pizza, thalis via IRCTC's e-catering services
9 years, 5 months ago

Now, railway passengers can order fresh pizza, thalis via IRCTC's e-catering services

Firstpost  

The pilot project will see 45 specified railway stations being selected for providing station-based e-catering services to passengers Kolkata: The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation has launched a pilot project of a ‘station-based e-catering’ service allowing passengers to order meals as per their choice, which will be delivered at stations from popular private caterers. The service will allow passengers …

IRCTC launches pilot project on 'e-catering' service
9 years, 5 months ago

IRCTC launches pilot project on 'e-catering' service

India TV News  

Kolkata: The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation has launched a pilot project of a ‘station-based e-catering' service allowing passengers to order meals as per their choice, which will be delivered at stations from popular private caterers. The service will allow passengers to either order meals online at www.ecatering.irctc.co.in or by calling 0120-2383892-99/ 1800-1034-139 or by sending SMS Meal to …

IRCTC to introduce e-catering facility at 45 stations
9 years, 5 months ago

IRCTC to introduce e-catering facility at 45 stations

Business Standard  

The new facility, to be introduced in a phased manner, will be only at stations and not on moving trains. The station-based e-catering facility would be available for all trains passing through the 45 stations: Howrah, New Delhi, Chennai Central, Mumbai Central, Delhi, Bangalore City, Patna, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Madurai, Amritsar, Thiruvananthapuram Central, Kanpur Central, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Gorakhpur, Sealdah, Guwahati, New …

Now, send SMS to 139 along with PNR number to book a meal for your train journey
10 years, 5 months ago

Now, send SMS to 139 along with PNR number to book a meal for your train journey

Firstpost  

Payment will be collected after delivery of the food at the designated seat. The SMS food serive is part of the e-catering service of the Railways which is facing an uphill task of improving food quality being served on trains. The SMS food service will be made operational on six trains in Delhi-Amritsar section from September 25 as a pilot …

IRCTC among nine caterers fined by railways for 'bad food'
10 years, 7 months ago

IRCTC among nine caterers fined by railways for 'bad food'

India TV News  

New Delhi: Cracking the whip, Railways have imposed heavy fines totalling Rs. 11.50 lakh on nine caterers including IRCTC for serving "bad quality" food in trains. We found bad quality food on some trains and action was taken against caterers accordingly," a senior Railway Ministry official said.Besides Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation, RK Associates, Sunshine Caterers, Satyam Caterers, Brandavan …

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