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Vande Bharat Passenger Raises Complaint Of “Fungus” In Yoghurt; Railways Responds

Vande Bharat Express has caught the internet's attention over the quality of the food being served. A passenger travelling in Vande Bharat from Dehradun to Anand Vihar shared a picture of fungus-infested curd on X (formerly Twitter), which was served to him with his meal on the train. Taking to his X handle, the passenger named Harshad Topkar shared three pictures of his meal. In the pictures, we can see a packed juice box kept next to half-eaten poori, ketchup sachets and a few packed dishes. The picture shows a tub of mango-flavoured yoghurt with a greenish-white lump sitting on top of it. Along with the pictures, the user wrote, “Travelling to Vande Bharat from Dehradun to Anand Vihar in the executive class today. Found a greenish layer most probably fungus in the Amul yoghurt served...
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Watch: Rats Spotted Feeding On Food At IRCTC Stall, Railways Responds

Food and hygiene at the Indian Railways remain a major concern for passengers, with alleged videos emerging on social media featuring contaminated food, unhygienic ways of making them, and more. Recently, another such video capturing rats enjoying open food at an IRCTC stall has raised concerns among all. Reportedly, the footage, uploaded on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), was from Itarsi Junction railway station in Madhya Pradesh. Shared from the handle @trainwalebhaiya, by a person named Saurabh, the video has gained significant attention on the internet. Official RailwaySeva handle too responded to the post, assuring immediate actions will be taken.In a 37-second video, we could see patties, eggs, bread, and containers lying openly in a closed IRCTC stall at the Itarsi st...
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X User Accuses Train Staff Of Overcharging For Veg Thali, IRCTC Responds

While travelling by outstation trains, many of us opt for meals onboard. These may be provided by different vendors, depending on existing agreements between them and the railways. Recently, IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) received criticism online when they were accused of overcharging passengers for a veg thali. The incident was narrated by an X user on the social media platform and she also tagged the IRCTC, asking them to address the grievance. In the X post, user @ruchikokcha has explained how she was travelling with her family on a Delhi-bound train when the incident happened.The group had a total of ten seats and wanted to order dinner. According to her, the IRCTC representative onboard informed them that the veg thali costs Rs. 150. Next, she states that ...
Technology

IRCTC down! Users complain of issues while accessing services

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the portal where users can book tickets, check PNRs, and more is currently facing technical issues. Users have taken to Twitter to complain about not being able to access the e-ticketing system.IRCTC has also issued a statement on Twitter, saying “Our technical team is resolving the issue. We will notify as soon as the technical issue is fixed." Source link
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Twitter User Alleges Poor Quality Food Served On Vande Bharat Express, Railways Responds

Railways have strongly refuted claims in a Twitter thread that sub-standard food was served in the newly launched Vande Bharat train. Twitter user Himanshu (@Railfann9971) made allegations about the food served on the newly launched Vande Bharat train. The user expressed his dissatisfaction with the meal, stating that the food was 'pathetic' and also seemed a bit 'stale'. In the post, the Twitter user shared two pictures of his different experiences on Vande Bharat. The first photo he claimed was from the inaugural run of train number 22230 from Madgaon to Mumbai. Meanwhile, the second picture he claimed was from his more recent visit on the same train. Take a look at the post he shared:Dear @drmmumbaicr@Central_Railway@KonkanRailway@RailwaySeva , Sharing few photos in the tweet for you...
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Viral Now: Twitter User Calls Out Poor Quality Food Served In Vande Bharat Express

Railway food has come under scrutiny in the recent past on multiple occasions. Many people have complained about the quality of food served on Indian trains. Sometimes, unwanted elements are also found in the train food, leading to much ire online. Recently, a Twitter user Himanshu Mukerjee (@Railfann9971) shared his thoughts and experiences of the food served on the new Vande Bharat train. He complained that the food was of sub-par quality and also seemed a bit stale. Take a look at the post he shared:Dear @drmmumbaicr@Central_Railway@KonkanRailway@RailwaySeva , Sharing few photos in the tweet for your reference.1.The delicious food from Ahuja Caterers youll served free on the inaugural Run of 22230 Vande Bharat,2.The Pathetic and Stale Food served (1/3) pic.twitter.com/slhyLFIGej— Him...
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Western Railway launches app for live-tracking of trains on Mumbai suburban network

The Western Railway (WR) on Wednesday launched a mobile application that will allow commuters to check the live status of trains on its suburban network spread between Churchgate station in south Mumbai and Dahanu in adjoining Palghar district.According to the zonal railway, the app, 'Yatri', also has several other features. Western Railway general manager Ashok Kumar Misra launched the app at Churchgate station concourse in the presence of railway officials and other dignitaries, Sumit Thakur, chief public relations officer, WR, said in a press release. The Western Railway has installed GPS tracking devices in all its suburban trains, which will enable the app to provide their real-time location. Thakur said with this app, developed in collaboration with a private firm, commuters will...
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“It Tastes First Class”: American Sociologist Impressed By Food Served On Rajdhani Express

Travelling by train is something that we've all experienced at least once in our life. The sense of adventure and exploration that comes along with it is something that is truly exciting. But the best part about travelling by train is the yummy food that we get to devour on these long journeys. Be it the railway-style cutlets or sandwiches, they always make our mothers water. However, food served on Indian Railways is often criticised by people on social media. Well, there may be a change in this pattern. Recently, American Sociologist Salvatore Babones took to his official Twitter handle to share his experience of the food that he was served on the Rajdhani Express train, and he was quite impressed with it. Also read: Vande Bharat Express Menu To Include Veg, Non-Veg And Regional Foods...
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IRCTC To Customise Menu To Include Diabetes-Friendly, Healthy, Regional Foods And More

The experience of eating while travelling on Indian trains is set to become bigger and better. The Ministry of Railways has granted the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) flexibility to customise the food menu for the passengers. For a long time, there had been fixed and finite food offerings for on-train meals. Now, IRCTC, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indian Railways, is planning to introduce an all-inclusive menu that allows passengers to customise their meals according to their preferences.  Now, one can avail diabetes-friendly meals, baby-specific foods, and healthy options, including millet-based local products, items of regional cuisines, and seasonal foods. Passengers are also free to request special meals during festivals.  IRCTC will also be permitted...