Digital Desk: The Rajdhanis, Shatabdis, and Durontos are premium trains,
and the railways will provide free food to passengers on these trains. There is
a catch, though. Regardless of the reason for the delay, the complimentary
meal—vegetarian or not—will only be offered if the train is delayed for more
than two hours. Given that these are deluxe trains whose operation is
prioritised, free lunches are not likely to be offered frequently.
modernization of the current catering system
The goal of the 1999
establishment of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited
(IRCTC) was to improve the standard of food preparation.
IRCTC is required to
install new kitchens and upgrade old ones in accordance with that order..
The quality of the meals supplied to passengers has improved as a result of a redesign of the on-board menus. On some Rajdhani and Duronto trains, packages with airtight covers have been introduced, and food trays are now constructed of biodegradable material.
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