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Optional Catering Service Vande Bharat Express Price List<\/strong><\/p>\n

Catering Services on NDLS-SVDK Vande Bharat Express<\/strong><\/p>\n

Management of On-Board Catering Services on NDLS-SVDK Vande Bharat Express<\/strong><\/p>\n

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA<\/strong>
\nMINISTRY OF RAILWAYS<\/strong>
\nRAILWAY BOARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. 2018\/Catering\/600\/14<\/p>\n

New Delhi, Dated: 11.10.2025<\/p>\n

The Principal Chief Commercial Managers,
\nAll Zonal Railways,<\/p>\n

The Chairman and Managing Director,
\nIRCTC, Barakhambha Road, New Delhi.<\/p>\n

CMD\/CRIS
\nChanakya Puri, New Delhi.<\/p>\n

(Commercial Circular No. 48 of 2025)<\/p>\n

Sub: Management of On-Board Catering Services on NDLS-SVDK Vande Bharat Express.<\/strong><\/p>\n

(i) The sector-wise catering services and tariff of Vande Bharat Express between NDLS-SVDK shall be as under:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
From NDLS to SVDK (Train No. 22439)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Between Stations<\/strong><\/td>\nType of Service<\/strong><\/td>\nTariff in Rs.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EC<\/strong><\/td>\nCC<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NDLS-SVDK (06:00 Hrs to 14:00 Hrs)<\/td>\nBreakfast with Morning Tea and Lunch<\/td>\n399<\/td>\n344<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NDLS-UMB (06:00 Hrs to 08:10 Hrs)<\/td>\nBreakfast with Morning Tea<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NDLS-LDH (06:00 Hrs to 09:19 Hrs)<\/td>\nBreakfast with MomingTea<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NDLS-JAT (06:00 Hrs to 12:38 Hrs)<\/td>\nBreakfast with MomingTea<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UMB-LDH (08:12 Hrs to 09:19 Hrs)<\/td>\nBreakfast with MomingTea<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UMB-JAT (08:12 Hrs to 12:38 Hrs)<\/td>\nBreakfast with MomingTea<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UMB-SVDK (08:12 Hrs to 14:00 Hrs)<\/td>\nBreakfast with Morning Tea & Lunch<\/td>\n399<\/td>\n344<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LDH-JAT (09:21 Hrs to 12:38 Hrs)<\/td>\nBreakfast with MomingTea<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LDH-SVDK (09:21 Hrs to 14:00 Hrs)<\/td>\nBreakfast with MomingTea & Lunch<\/td>\n399<\/td>\n344<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JAT-SVDK (12:40 Hrs to 14:00 Hrs)<\/td>\nLunch<\/td>\n244<\/td>\n222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
From SVDK to NDLS (Train No. 22440)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Between Stations<\/strong><\/td>\nType of Service<\/strong><\/td>\nTariff in Rs.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EC<\/strong><\/td>\nCC<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SVDK-NDLS( 15:00 Hrs to 23:00 Hrs)<\/td>\nEvening Tea with Snacks and Dinner<\/td>\n349<\/td>\n288<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SVDK-1AT(15:00 Hrs to 16:13 Hrs)<\/td>\nEvening Tea with Snacks<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SVDK-LDH (15:00 Hrs to 19:32 Hrs)<\/td>\nEvening Tea with Snacks<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SVDK-UMB (15:00 Hrs to 20:48 Hrs)<\/td>\nEvening Tea with Snacks & Dinner<\/td>\n349<\/td>\n288<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JAT-LDH (16:15 Hrs to 19:32 Hrs)<\/td>\nEvening Tea with Snacks<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JAT-UMB (16:15 Hrs to 20:48 Hrs)<\/td>\nEvening Tea with Snacks & Dinner<\/td>\n349<\/td>\n288<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JAT-NDLS (16:15 Hrs to 23:00 Hrs<\/td>\nEvening Tea with Snacks & Dinner<\/td>\n349<\/td>\n288<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LDH-UMB (19:34 Hrs to 20:48 Hrs)<\/td>\nDinner<\/td>\n244<\/td>\n222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LDH-NDLS (19:34 Hrs to 23:00 Hrs)<\/td>\nDinner<\/td>\n244<\/td>\n222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UMB-NDLS (20:50 Hrs to 23:00 Hrs)<\/td>\nDinner<\/td>\n244<\/td>\n222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(ii) The scheme of \u2018Optional Catering Service\u2019 as advised vide Board\u2019s letter no. 2015\/TG-III\/631\/4 dated 14\/08\/2019 shall also be applicable for NDLS-SVDK Vande Bharat Express Train.<\/p>\n

(iv) All other instructions of Commercial Circular No. 5 of 2025<\/strong> will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.<\/p>\n

(Philip Varghes) <\/strong>
\nDirector (Tourism & Catering)<\/strong>
\nRailway Board<\/strong><\/p>\n

Source: indianrailways.gov.in<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the Vande Bharat Express Optional Catering Service Price List (2025 update)<\/strong>, including catering inclusion norms and passenger experience feedback:<\/p>\n

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\u2705 1. Catering Inclusion & Optional Meals<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • On Vande Bharat trains (Train 18 & derivatives)<\/strong>, catering is not optional by default<\/strong> \u2014 it is included in the ticket fare unless the passenger opts out during booking.
    \n(Standard fare includes catering charges integrated into ticket price.) \ue202turn0search6\ue202turn0search3\ue201<\/li>\n
  • Exception<\/strong>: passengers traveling only on the last leg of the train\u2019s route<\/strong> (e.g., Allahabad\u2013Varanasi) can opt out at booking; otherwise, meal cannot be excluded. \ue202turn0search6\ue202turn0search3\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \n

    \ud83d\udcb0 2. Catering Pricing for Inclusive Meals<\/h2>\n

    As per Railway Board\u2019s Catering Circular No.\u202f48 of 2025 for NDLS\u2013SVDK Vande Bharat (serving as a reference model):<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Class<\/th>\nMeal Type<\/th>\nRate (\u20b9, incl. GST)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Executive CC (EC)<\/strong><\/td>\nBreakfast + Morning Tea + Lunch<\/td>\n\u20b9399<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Chair Car (CC)<\/strong><\/td>\nBreakfast + Morning Tea + Lunch<\/td>\n\u20b9344<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Both classes<\/strong><\/td>\nLunch only (JAT\u2013SVDK segment)<\/td>\nEC: \u20b9244, CC: \u20b9222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Evening Tea + snacks & Dinner (Southbound): EC \u20b9349, CC \u20b9288<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tea\/snacks only segments: EC \u20b9105, CC \u20b966<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \ue202turn0search0\ue201<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    This segmented pricing allows meal component charges to be matched to journey duration and time specifics.<\/p>\n

    \n

    \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f 3. Standalone Meal Portion Pricing<\/h2>\n

    When opting for only a portion of the catering facility, listed prices are:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Tea\/Coffee\/Beverages<\/strong>: \u20b915 (both EC & CC)<\/li>\n
    • Breakfast + Morning Tea<\/strong>: EC \u20b9155, CC \u20b9122<\/li>\n
    • Lunch\/Dinner<\/strong>: EC \u20b9244, CC \u20b9222<\/li>\n
    • Evening Tea with Snacks<\/strong>: EC \u20b9105, CC \u20b966
      \n\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This allows flexibility for partial meal inclusion if full service is not needed.<\/p>\n

      \n

      \ud83d\uded2 4. Onboard Cooked Meals for Non-optee Passengers<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • From early February 2025<\/strong>, any passenger who opted out at booking may still purchase cooked meals onboard<\/strong>, at the same standard rates.
        \n\ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search5\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n

        \ud83e\uddfe 5. Passenger Observations & Reddit Feedback<\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Tea\/snacks basic portions<\/strong>: Approx \u20b990\u2013101 total<\/strong> including \u20b950 service charge as reported in recent Reddit threads.
          \n\ue202turn0reddit11\ue201<\/li>\n
        • Sample meal review (August 2025): Veg meal priced at \u20b9220<\/strong>; included paneer curry, dal, chapatis, rice, curd \u2014 felt overpriced relative to quantity, though taste was decent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u201c220 for that \u2026 should be not more than 150\u2011180.\u201d
          \n\ue202turn0reddit13\ue201<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

            \n
          • Frequent complaints about over\u2011charging or service fees (bottled water \u20b915 vs \u20b920 charged, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u201ccharged catering charges when I booked with no food\u201d \u2013 saw \u20b919+GST billed\u2014possibly for water.
            \n\ue202turn0reddit15\ue201<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

            \n

            \ud83e\udded 6. Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Option<\/th>\nChair Car (CC) Price<\/th>\nExecutive Class (EC) Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Full Meal (Breakfast+Lunch)<\/td>\n\u20b9344<\/td>\n\u20b9399<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Lunch Only<\/td>\n\u20b9222<\/td>\n\u20b9244<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tea\/Snacks Only (evening\/tea)<\/td>\n\u20b966<\/td>\n\u20b9105<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Standalone Tea\/Coffee<\/td>\n\u20b915<\/td>\n\u20b915<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
            \n

            \u2705 Recommendations<\/h2>\n
              \n
            • Decide at booking<\/strong> whether to include meals \u2014 opting out reduces ticket price, but onboard cooked meals can be purchased later.<\/li>\n
            • Track your fare breakdown<\/strong>, especially the \u201ccatering charges\u201d line to see included\/non\u2011included status.<\/li>\n
            • Keep receipts and check bills<\/strong>; some passengers report over\u2011charging or opaque service fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Would you like help checking exact catering charges for a specific Vande Bharat train route or comparing meal options across Chair Car vs Executive Class?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Optional Catering Service Vande Bharat Express Price List Catering Services on NDLS-SVDK Vande Bharat Express Management of On-Board Catering Services on NDLS-SVDK Vande Bharat Express GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD No. 2018\/Catering\/600\/14 New Delhi, Dated: 11.10.2025 The Principal Chief Commercial Managers, All Zonal Railways, The Chairman and Managing Director, IRCTC, Barakhambha Road, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[102],"tags":[103],"class_list":["post-6426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-vande-bharat-express","tag-vande-bharat-express"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6426"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6426\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}