IRCTC Latest News Today: The train passengers must note that the e-catering services were suspended on March 23 last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.
IRCTC Latest News Today: Here comes a big relief for the train passengers. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Friday announced that it will resume serving cooked meals on all trains from February 14. Apart from this, ready-to-eat meals will also continue to be available on demand on the trains.
The train passengers must note that the e-catering services were suspended on March 23 last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.
In 2014, the IRCTC had started the catering service which allowed the passengers to order food of their choice from reputed brands as well as popular regional and local delicacies on the phone or online and have it delivered to their seats at the railway station.
By January this year, cooked food services have been restored in 80% of trains. Last year in August, the IRCTC had started ready-to-eat meal service.
Here’s how to order food through IRCTC’s official website – Steps
Step1- Go to IRCTC’s eCatering official website https://www.ecatering.irctc.co.in/
Step2 -Enter your ten-digit PNR number and click on the arrow to proceed further
Step3- Select the food from the list of cafes, outlets and quick service restaurants available there.
Step4 – Place the order and select the payment mode. Either, you can choose to pay online or cash on delivery.
Step5 -Once the order is placed, the food will be delivered to your seat/berth.
