IRCTC to Introduce 'Menu on Rail' App; Warns Passengers Against Unauthorised Food Delivery Vendors

New Delhi, April 21: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will soon launch ‘Menu On Rail’ app. This app will enable passengers to order food online. According to IRCTC’s tweet, the availability of food through this app will differ according to the category of the train.

Food ordered through the ‘Menu on Rail’ app will be available for four train categories. According to a report published in NDTV, Mail, Express and Humsafar trains are listed in fist category, Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express and Duronto Express trains are in second category whereas Gatimaan Express train is listed in third category and Tejas Express train in the fourth category.

IRCTC also issued warning to passengers for not ordering food from unauthorised apps. IRCTC Tweeted, “Travelkhana, Railyatri, Omitra, Yatrachef.......... are all unauthorised to deliver food in trains. Order through them at your own risk! IRCTC does not take responsibility of non-delivery or any mishappening due to inferior quality of food served.” In the tweet IRCTC also mentioned that it is the only authorised agency to take & deliver order through e-Catering in Trains.

Passengers can also book food online through the website: www.ecatering.irctc.co.in. The train commuters can also book food through mobile app, ‘Food on Track’, by downloading the app on Android/IOS phones. Food can also be ordered through SMS, by typing MEAL <PNR> and sending it to 139. Passengers can also order food by dialing 1323 for wait-listed as well as confirmed ticket. After placing the order, you need to select payment mode whether you want to pay cash on delivery or through online payment.

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