<p>Indian Railways may restore on-board catering services soon as Covid-19 cases as the Passenger Amenities Committee (PAC) is set to meet in the last week of October to decide on the same.</p>.<p>The PAC, a statutory organisation body under the Ministry of Railways, is likely to take a decision to restore the food catering services which have been suspended for 18 months due to Covid-19.</p>.<p>The panel may also discuss other matters including starting a base kitchen and an onboard kitchen service.</p>.<p>As railways received requests from many passengers and passenger associations to restore the onboard catering services, the regular catering service could soon start in trains, said the official.</p>.<p>At present, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers an on-board catering service in trains. Previously, the pantry facility was provided in 19 Rajdhani, 2 Tejas, 1 Gatimaan, 1 Vande Bharat, 22 Shatabdi, 19 Duronto and 296 Mail/Express trains.</p>.<p>The IRCTC is also talking with food aggregators on building a large-scale delivery network to ensure delivery of fresh food delivery from restaurants to passengers at his/her seat.</p>.<p>Though IRCTC currently offering e-catering services, these are available at limited stations and restaurants due to logistical issues.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
<p>Indian Railways may restore on-board catering services soon as Covid-19 cases as the Passenger Amenities Committee (PAC) is set to meet in the last week of October to decide on the same.</p>.<p>The PAC, a statutory organisation body under the Ministry of Railways, is likely to take a decision to restore the food catering services which have been suspended for 18 months due to Covid-19.</p>.<p>The panel may also discuss other matters including starting a base kitchen and an onboard kitchen service.</p>.<p>As railways received requests from many passengers and passenger associations to restore the onboard catering services, the regular catering service could soon start in trains, said the official.</p>.<p>At present, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers an on-board catering service in trains. Previously, the pantry facility was provided in 19 Rajdhani, 2 Tejas, 1 Gatimaan, 1 Vande Bharat, 22 Shatabdi, 19 Duronto and 296 Mail/Express trains.</p>.<p>The IRCTC is also talking with food aggregators on building a large-scale delivery network to ensure delivery of fresh food delivery from restaurants to passengers at his/her seat.</p>.<p>Though IRCTC currently offering e-catering services, these are available at limited stations and restaurants due to logistical issues.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
