IRCTC: Vande Bharat passenger complains of 'bad quality food'

The Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam ‘Vande Bharat Express’ train which was launched recently, a video of its “bad food quality” is doing rounds on the internet. On Friday, a journalist posted a video of a man showing the quality of the food on the train. In the 49-second clip, the man can be seen squeezing a massive amount of oil from a fried food item.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation responded to the post immediately. “Sir, concerned official has been informed for corrective measures,” the company responded.

The tweet has received a fair amount of traction with people commenting on the general food quality of the Indian Railways.

The Railway Seva an official account for support to Rail users on Saturday replied. “Sir, we will require your mobile no. via DM. You may also raise your concern directly on https://railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in or dial 139 for speedy redressal,” they wrote.

This has taken place over a week after a picture showing litter scattered on the floor of a coach of a Vande Bharat Express train went viral. Indian Administrative Services officer Awnish Sharan shared the picture on Twitter along with the caption, “We, The People” - where a worker holding a broom is seen clearing garbage like empty water bottles, plastic bags, and paper scattered on the floor of the train.