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Hygienic meal service in Vande Bharat Sleeper Express impresses traveller: Watch
Meal service in Vande Bharat Sleeper Express impresses traveller with hygiene standards. Watch video
Meal service in Vande Bharat Sleeper Express impresses traveller with hygiene standards. Watch video
Vlogger praises the meal service on the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express for its health and hygiene standards, claiming it is on par with what is seen in flights.
Updated on: Mar 14, 2026 1:57 PM IST By Debapriya Bhattacharya Share via Copy link The experience of meals served on trains by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has varied widely for passengers for many decades. While some have appreciated the food quality, others have questioned it, as well as the hygiene standards maintained on the rail. Vlogger captures meals being served in the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express. (@aditya_ydv26/Instagram) Also Read | First time travelling abroad? Learn about 4 common mistakes and how best to avoid them However, IRCTC seems to have turned over a new leaf with the meal service in the comparatively new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains. The hygiene standards being maintained have one passenger filming the on-board services, claiming that it is equivalent to a meal service on a flight. Watch the video.Meal service on Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
Taking to Instagram on March 6, travel vlogger Aditya Yadav shared a video of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express meal service, in which a railway employee in uniform was seen distributing meals within his compartment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aditya Yadav (@aditya_ydv26) The person was in uniform, wearing a glove in one hand, a hairnet, and a mask. He was distributing sealed meal boxes from a large, blue, enclosed trolley he had likely brought along, which looked very clean, with no sign of wear and tear. The compartment of the train itself looked neat and free from any littering, which is unfortunately a common eyesore in many trains. If the video is any indication, train journeys in the days to come are likely to be solely a positive experience.Expansion of meal choices
Back in January, Indian Railways announced that the passengers would be served local cuisines on all Vande Bharat trains. The pilot project began with six routes: Nagpur-Secunderabad, Sabarmati-Veraval, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Srinagar, Srinagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram. The project is supposed to culminate in full-fledged food reforms across the Indian Railways network, as per PTI. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was also part of the pilot programme. It runs between Howrah and Kamakhya and offers Bengali food on the up journey. The menu includes ghee rice, basanti pulao, green peas pulao, and paratha, along with a selection of dals such as cholar dal, bhaja moong dal, and mixed dal. The non-veg options include Bengali chicken curry, murgh rogini, and murgir jhol. During the down journey, the menu features jeera rice, jeera corn pula kismis pulao, and tehdar paratha, along with mixed dal and a choice of vegetable dishes like lesera aloo bhaji, bhendi aloo bhaji, and beans aloo bhaji. Non-vegetarian options include Assamese-style chicken masala and chicken curry. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only. This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Debapriya Bhattacharya Debapriya Bhattacharya is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times. He started his career in 2022, working in newsrooms in beats like education, US news, trending stories, and entertainment. In his new role in the lifestyle desk, he seeks to deliver a balanced blend of research-driven reporting and creative storytelling from health and recipes to art and culture. Science, philosophy, food and pop culture are what pump his veins and help bring heart to his stories. Debapriya tries to see out subjects that will allow him and readers to explore new frontiers and improve the quality of life for all. The explorations can be both external and internal, as thoughts seek to be as chaotic as the greater universe. As a citizen of the world, Debapriya has been fascinated by the lives of people across the globe throughout time. His curiosity leads him to explore new linguistic and cultural landscapes to broaden his horizons and deepen his understanding of global narratives. Beyond the newsroom, Debapriya loves to participate in debate and theatre, spaces that he considers to be holy grounds for nuance and self-expression. A graduate from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta, Debapriya completed his Master's degree from the same university in 2022. An ambiverted bibliophile, he loves his solitude as much as he adores stimulating conversations. And despite his reverence for tech, libraries continue to be his favourite place for research.Read More indian Railways Vande Bharat Express Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs. News / Lifestyle / Travel / Meal Service In Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Impresses Traveller With Hygiene Standards. Watch Video See Less
The experience of meals served on trains by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has varied widely for passengers for many decades. While some have appreciated the food quality, others have questioned it, as well as the hygiene standards maintained on the rail.
Also Read | First time travelling abroad? Learn about 4 common mistakes and how best to avoid them
However, IRCTC seems to have turned over a new leaf with the meal service in the comparatively new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains. The hygiene standards being maintained have one passenger filming the on-board services, claiming that it is equivalent to a meal service on a flight. Watch the video.
The person was in uniform, wearing a glove in one hand, a hairnet, and a mask. He was distributing sealed meal boxes from a large, blue, enclosed trolley he had likely brought along, which looked very clean, with no sign of wear and tear.
The compartment of the train itself looked neat and free from any littering, which is unfortunately a common eyesore in many trains. If the video is any indication, train journeys in the days to come are likely to be solely a positive experience.
The pilot project began with six routes: Nagpur-Secunderabad, Sabarmati-Veraval, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Srinagar, Srinagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram. The project is supposed to culminate in full-fledged food reforms across the Indian Railways network, as per PTI.
The first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was also part of the pilot programme. It runs between Howrah and Kamakhya and offers Bengali food on the up journey.
The menu includes ghee rice, basanti pulao, green peas pulao, and paratha, along with a selection of dals such as cholar dal, bhaja moong dal, and mixed dal. The non-veg options include Bengali chicken curry, murgh rogini, and murgir jhol.
During the down journey, the menu features jeera rice, jeera corn pula kismis pulao, and tehdar paratha, along with mixed dal and a choice of vegetable dishes like lesera aloo bhaji, bhendi aloo bhaji, and beans aloo bhaji. Non-vegetarian options include Assamese-style chicken masala and chicken curry.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only. This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
Source: HindustanTimes
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