Indian Railways to Restart Catering and other Amenities in Trains
Indian Railways is set to restart its catering and other passenger amenities in trains.

Indian Railways is set to restart its catering and other passenger amenities in trains. As per reports, IRCTC sources have claimed that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav will convene a meeting next week wherein a decision regarding the resumption of services related to served food, base kitchen, on-board kitchen, bed rolls and blanket, might be taken.
Since March 2020, in lieu of Covid-19 pandemic, the railways had suspended e-catering and other services, such as providing bedrolls, blankets, etc. After a long time, in August 2021, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Cooperation (IRCTC) resumed the E-catering services.
Steps to place food order through IRCTC’s official website
- Visit IRCTC’s E-catering official website https://www.ecatering.irctc.co.in/.
- Enter ten-digit PNR number and click on the arrow to proceed further.
- Select the food from the list of cafes, outlets and quick service restaurants available.
- Place the order and select the payment mode. Either, pay online or cash on delivery.
- Once the order is placed, the food will be delivered to your seat/berth.