Good news for train travellers!
As per the latest press release, the Ministry of Railways has allowed the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to resume e-catering services at select railway stations across the country.
However, the resumption of this much-needed service will be subject to compliance of the health and safety guidelines issued by the central as well as the respective state governments.
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Indian Railways has allowed the e-catering services to resume at selected Railway stations.https://t.co/Z6USmazSI4 pic.twitter.com/fWvkemu5J0
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) January 16, 2021
The e-catering service by IRCTC provides hot, hygienic and healthy food to passengers in the train itself.
It must be noted that the service had been suspended by the national transporter as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. However, with the resumption of special trains, there was a growing demand from the passengers to resume the e-catering service.
Now, the IRCTC will resume e-catering in a phased manner, after reviewing the local restrictions, availability of staff, etc. The latest update, confirming that IRCTC will soon be publishing a list of stations with this service, was posted on the official Twitter handle of the Indian Railways Seva:
Sir , E catering services will start in phase manner and station list will be available soon on website.
-IRCTC Official
— Indian Railways Seva (@RailwaySeva) January 16, 2021
In line with the above developments, the Eastern Railway has announced that catering services will be starting soon at seven stations under its jurisdiction. These are Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata, Durgapur, Asansol, Malda and Bhagalpur railway stations.
See the complete details below:
— Eastern Railway (@EasternRailway) January 18, 2021
The resumption of the convenient service is sure to relieve passengers, especially those travelling on long-distance special trains. Stay tuned with ixigo for the latest Indian Railways updates!
