While you’re on a train, with beautiful outside scenery, your stomach grumbles for attention! Forget the hassle of packing meals or settling for bland snacks. With a few easy steps, you can have a tasty meal delivered right to your seat. So, sit back, relax, and let’s explore the simple joy of ordering food in a train.
Follow these steps to order food in train:
Check if your train offers food service:
Not all trains offer food services. Confirm if your train provides a pantry car or e-catering services. You can check this information when booking your ticket or by visiting the Indian Railways website or mobile app.
Decide on the mode of food delivery:
a. Pantry car: If your train has a pantry car, you can order food directly from the onboard pantry. The pantry staff will come to your seat to take your order and deliver the food during meal times.
b. E-catering services: If the train doesn’t have a pantry car, you can use e-catering services to order food from approved vendors.
Pre-ordering:
If you prefer e-catering services, it’s advisable to pre-order your meals to ensure availability. Some popular e-catering platforms for train food delivery in India are IRCTC e-Catering https://www.ecatering.irctc.co.in/
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Placing the order:
Select the station where you want the food to be delivered. Browse through the menu options, choose your meals, and add them to your cart. Proceed to the checkout page and make the payment.
Pay for your order:
Payment options can vary depending on the service provider. Some services may also offer cash on delivery (COD) while others may offer online payment as an option.
Delivery:
If you ordered from the pantry car, the staff will deliver your food to your seat during the designated meal times. For e-catering services, your food will be delivered at the selected station.
So there you go, sit back, relax, and enjoy your food.