Now, pay more to get meals onboard Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains

Passengers travelling via Shatabdi, Rajdhani and Duronto trains in India will now have to pay more for their meals as per a circular dated November 14, 2019. It has been issued by the Director (tourism and catering) of the Railway Board.
Reportedly, the Ministry of Railways has stated that the rail catering services prices have been increased after considering requests received from IRCTC as well as the suggestion of the menu and tariff committee established by the board.


Therefore, passengers will now have to pay INR 35 for tea in First AC of Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains. On the other hand, a cup of tea in Sleeper Class of Duronto Trains will cost INR 15; and INR 20 in Second AC, third AC of Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains.

In addition, passengers will have to spend INR 140 and INR 105 in First AC and Second AC, Third AC of Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains respectively. Lunch and dinner charges will be INR 245 in First AC as well as INR 185 in Second AC and Third AC of Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains. The evening tea would cost INR 140 in First AC and INR 90 in Second AC and Third of Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains.

Sleeper Class passengers of Duronto trains will have to spend INR 65 for Breakfast, INR 120 for Lunch or Dinner and INR 50 for Evening Tea.

Revised prices of standard meals:

Breakfast (Veg)- INR 40
Breakfast (Non-veg) – INR 50
Standard Meal Veg – INR 80
Standard Meal Non-veg (With Egg Curry)- INR 90

The revised menu and tariff will be implemented in the ticketing system after 15 days and will applicable after 120 days from November 14.