New Delhi: Indian Railways is the backbone of India’s transportation sector. Every day crores of people travel via train. Train travellers, especially taking long distance trains, are dependent on the food and beverages available onboard train. However, several instances come to light over some vendors overcharging for food products from passengers. In this article, we inform you about the prices of tea, coffee, drinking water, breakfast, lunch, dinner, biryani old on Vande Bharat Express, Rajdhani Express, Duronto, Shatabdi, Mail/Express trains. The rates and products of Janta Food packets are also mentioned.
Indian Railways says passengers may ask the service providers for original bills for products purchased. If anu vendor refuses to give printed bill or any quality issue is there, passengers can lodge their complaints/suggestions through Rail Madad No. 139, Twitter Handle @RailMinIndia, CPGRAMS, E-Mail and SMS. Complaints can also be lodged on the IRCTC website www.irctc.co.in. Also, Railways complaint books are available with Pantry car Manager, Train Superintendent & Train Manager, in which passengers can lodge their complaints
1A/EC Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto food prices
- Morning Tea: Rs 35
- Breakfast: Rs 140
- Lunch/Dinner: Rs 245
- Evening Tea: Rs 140
2AC/3AC/CC Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto food prices
- Morning Tea: Rs 20
- Breakfast: Rs 105
- Lunch/Dinner: Rs 185
- Evening Tea: Rs 90
Sleeper Duronto Trains food prices
- Morning Tea: Rs 15
- Breakfast: Rs 65
- Lunch/Dinner: Rs 120
- Evening Tea: Rs 50
Vande Bharat Express food prices
- Tea/Coffee/Beverages: Rs 15 for both EC and CC
- Breakfast with Morning Tea: Rs 155 for EC and Rs 122 CC
- Lunch/Dinner: Rs 244 for EC and Rs 222
- Evening Tea with Snacks: Rs 105 for EC and Rs 66 for CC
Standard food items for Mail/Express Trains food prices
- Breakfast (Veg.): Rs 40 for Mobile units and Rs 35 for Static units
- Breakfast (Non-Veg.): Rs 50 for Mobile units and Rs 45 for Static units
- Standard Meal Veg: Rs 80 for Mobile units and Rs 70 Static units
- Standard Meal Non-Veg(with Egg Curry): Rs 90 for Mobile units and Rs 80 Static units
- Standard Meal Non-Veg(with Chicken Curry): Rs 130 for Mobile units and Rs 120 for Static units
Biryani Price for Mail/Express Trains
- Veg Biryani 350 gram: Rs 80 for Mobile units and Rs 70 for Static units
- Egg Biryani 350 gram: Rs 90 for Mobile units and Rs 80 for Static units
- Chicken Biryani 350 gram: Rs 110 for Mobile units and Rs 100 for Static units
- Snack Meal with regional items /Cuisine /flavour 350 gram: Rs 50 for both Mobile units and Static units
Beverages prices Mail/Express Trains
- Standard Tea (150ml) Disposable cups of 170 ml capacity: Rs 5 for both Mobile units and Static units
- Tea with tea bag (150 ml) Disposable cups of 170 ml capacity: Rs 10 Mobile units and Static units
- Coffee with instant coffee powder (150 ml) Disposable cups of 170 ml capacity: Rs 10 for both Mobile units and Static units
Packaged Drinking Water prices
Rail Neer & other BIS approved shortlisted brands
1000 ml: Rs 15 per bottle
500ml: Rs10 per bottle
Janata Meal Prices
Pooris (7 pieces) -175 gms, Dry Aloo Curry (150 gms) and Pickle sachet (15 gms): Rs 20 for Mobile units and Rs 15 Static units
General Information
1. Which trains does this food pricing information cover?
This guide covers Vande Bharat Express, Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Mail/Express trains, and Janta food packets.
2. Can passengers ask for a bill for food purchased onboard?
Yes. Passengers may request original printed bills from service providers.
3. What should a passenger do if a vendor refuses to provide a bill?
Passengers can lodge complaints via Rail Madad No. 139, Twitter @RailMinIndia, CPGRAMS, email, SMS, or IRCTC website.
4. Where else can complaints be lodged onboard?
Railways complaint books are available with Pantry Car Manager, Train Superintendent, and Train Manager.
5. Are these prices fixed or can vendors charge extra?
These are fixed standard prices. Any overcharging can be reported.
1A/EC Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto Trains Food Prices
6. How much does Morning Tea cost in 1A/EC class?
Rs 35
7. How much is Breakfast in 1A/EC class?
Rs 140
8. How much do Lunch and Dinner cost in 1A/EC class?
Rs 245
9. What is the price of Evening Tea in 1A/EC class?
Rs 140
2AC/3AC/CC Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto Trains Food Prices
10. Morning Tea price for 2AC/3AC/CC passengers?
Rs 20
11. Breakfast price for 2AC/3AC/CC?
Rs 105
12. Lunch/Dinner cost for 2AC/3AC/CC?
Rs 185
13. Evening Tea cost for 2AC/3AC/CC?
Rs 90
Sleeper Class Duronto Trains Food Prices
14. Morning Tea price for Sleeper Class?
Rs 15
15. Breakfast price for Sleeper Class?
Rs 65
16. Lunch/Dinner cost for Sleeper Class?
Rs 120
17. Evening Tea cost for Sleeper Class?
Rs 50
Vande Bharat Express Food Prices
18. Tea/Coffee/Beverages price in Vande Bharat Express?
Rs 15 (both EC and CC)
19. Breakfast with Morning Tea price in Vande Bharat Express?
Rs 155 for EC, Rs 122 for CC
20. Lunch/Dinner price in Vande Bharat Express?
Rs 244 for EC, Rs 222 for CC
21. Evening Tea with Snacks price in Vande Bharat Express?
Rs 105 for EC, Rs 66 for CC
Mail/Express Trains Standard Food Items
22. Veg Breakfast price (Mobile Units)?
Rs 40
23. Veg Breakfast price (Static Units)?
Rs 35
24. Non-Veg Breakfast price (Mobile Units)?
Rs 50
25. Non-Veg Breakfast price (Static Units)?
Rs 45
26. Standard Veg Meal price (Mobile Units)?
Rs 80
27. Standard Veg Meal price (Static Units)?
Rs 70
28. Standard Non-Veg Meal with Egg Curry price (Mobile Units)?
Rs 90
29. Standard Non-Veg Meal with Egg Curry price (Static Units)?
Rs 80
30. Standard Non-Veg Meal with Chicken Curry price (Mobile Units)?
Rs 130
31. Standard Non-Veg Meal with Chicken Curry price (Static Units)?
Rs 120
Biryani Prices on Mail/Express Trains
32. Veg Biryani (350 gm) price?
Rs 80 for Mobile Units, Rs 70 for Static Units
33. Egg Biryani (350 gm) price?
Rs 90 for Mobile Units, Rs 80 for Static Units
34. Chicken Biryani (350 gm) price?
Rs 110 for Mobile Units, Rs 100 for Static Units
35. Snack Meal (Regional cuisine, 350 gm) price?
Rs 50 for both Mobile and Static Units
Beverage Prices on Mail/Express Trains
36. Standard Tea (150 ml disposable cup) price?
Rs 5
37. Tea with Tea Bag (150 ml) price?
Rs 10
38. Coffee (Instant Coffee Powder, 150 ml) price?
Rs 10
Packaged Drinking Water Prices
39. 1000 ml Rail Neer or BIS approved bottle price?
Rs 15
40. 500 ml Rail Neer or BIS approved bottle price?
Rs 10
Janta Meal Prices
41. Janta Meal (Pooris 7 pcs + Dry Aloo Curry + Pickle) Mobile Units price?
Rs 20
42. Janta Meal (Same) Static Units price?
Rs 15
Complaints & Passenger Rights
43. How can passengers report poor-quality food or overcharging?
Through Rail Madad No. 139, IRCTC website, Twitter @RailMinIndia, email, SMS, CPGRAMS, or complaint books onboard.
44. Who has complaint books onboard trains?
Pantry Car Manager, Train Superintendent, and Train Manager
45. Are passengers allowed to request printed bills for every purchase?
Yes, and vendors are obliged to provide original bills.
Additional Queries
46. Are food prices different for Mobile and Static units in Mail/Express trains?
Yes. Mobile units are slightly costlier compared to Static units for most meals.
47. Are these prices applicable across India or only specific trains?
These are standardized across Indian Railways for trains mentioned: Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Mail/Express.
48. Can passengers pre-book meals on trains?
Yes, passengers can pre-book meals through IRCTC website or app for select trains.
49. Are these prices inclusive of taxes?
Yes. Prices listed are inclusive of applicable taxes.
50. How does Indian Railways ensure transparency in onboard food services?
By enforcing standardized pricing, issuing bills on request, and providing multiple complaint channels, Indian Railways maintains transparency and passenger rights.
