Catering made optional in 31 premium trains

This would mean tickets on these trains are going to cost less than those with pre-booked meals. Passengers, however, cannot change their option during the journey once they opt out.

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However, on premier trains like Shatabdi, Rajdhani and Duronto, the travellers will not be able to seek catering services if they have refused it at the time of reservation.

Catering has been made optional in 31 premium trains, including seven Rajdhanis, six Shatabdis and Durontos, on a trial basis for six months, the Indian Railways announced on Wednesday. From July 26, passengers can now opt out of the catering facility offered by IRCTC while booking their tickets. This would mean tickets on these trains are going to cost less those with pre-booked meals. Passengers, however, cannot change their option during the journey once they opt out.

100 kitchens owned by Railways to be handed over to IRCTC and 20 new modern kitchens to come up @IndianExpress

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In order to improve its catering services, during the booking process, the IRCTC will seek feedback from passengers.

Additionally, 100 kitchens managed by the Indian Railways will be handed over to IRCTC. Also, 20 new ‘modern kitchens’ will be opened to provide quality service to the customers of IRCTC.