This scheme will be started at 64 railway stations of the country. First it will be started as a trial for 6 months. Later this scheme will be started at all railway stations.
There is good news for people traveling by train. Now they will not have to spend much money to eat food in the train during the journey. Indian Railways will provide food to the passengers at cheap rates during the journey. For this, a new scheme has been launched in Railways. The special thing is that now passengers can fill their stomach even for Rs 20. Apart from North Indian dishes, they will also get South Indian dishes.
Actually, Indian Railways has decided to provide food packets to the passengers in the train for Rs 20 and Rs 50. Apart from pav bhaji and puri-sabzi, South Indian dishes will also be included in these packets on order. In such a situation, people say that this step of Railways will provide a lot of relief to the financially weak people traveling long distances. Because during long distances, a lot of money is spent on food and drinks in the train. Now people will be able to eat a full meal in just 20 to 50 rupees.
You will be given food up to 350 grams in the packet.
The special thing is that in a food packet worth Rs 50, you will be given up to 350 grams of food. You can order any of the dishes Rajmana- Rice, Khichdi, Chole- Bhature, Khichdi, Chole Rice, Masala Dosa and Pav Bhaji. Besides, Railways has also advised to provide packed water to IRCTC zones.
64 railway stations have been selected
At present, this scheme will be started at 64 railway stations of the country. First it will be started as a trial for 6 months. Later this scheme will be started at all railway stations. The special thing is that the passengers of general bogie will be able to avail the maximum benefit of this scheme, because the food stall at the station will be set up in front of the general bogie only, so that the passengers do not have to walk a long distance on the platform to buy food. Indian Railways has selected 64 railway stations to start this scheme. First it will be started at these railway stations for six months. Later it will be started at remaining railway stations.
Your ticket will be canceled after 10 minutes
At the same time, the second biggest news related to Railways is that if you do not reach your reserved seat within 10 minutes of the train leaving the station, your ticket can be cancelled. TTE will not wait for you and after canceling your ticket, it will allot that seat to another passenger.
