{"id":6608,"date":"2025-08-04T16:07:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T16:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=6608"},"modified":"2025-08-04T16:07:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T16:07:50","slug":"new-price-list-for-standard-meal-in-mail-and-express-trains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/new-price-list-for-standard-meal-in-mail-and-express-trains\/","title":{"rendered":"New Price List For Standard Meal In Mail And Express Trains"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Price List For Standard Meal In Mail And Express Trains<\/strong><\/p>\n

Revised Menu And Rate For Standard Meals In Mail And Express Trains<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tariff of Standard Meals on Static Units over Indian Railways<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

No. 2015\/TG-III\/631\/11<\/p>\n

New Delhi, Dated: 12.12.2025<\/p>\n

The General Manager
\nAll Indian Railways<\/p>\n

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

(Commercial Circular No. 64 of 2025)<\/p>\n

Sub: Tariff of Standard Meals on Static Units over Indian Railways.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ref:- (i) Commercial Circular No. 60 of 2025
\n(ii) Commercial Circular No. 78 of 2025
\n(iii) Commercial Circular No. 53 of 2025<\/p>\n

Subsequent to notification of the revised menu and tariff of standard meals for Mail\/Express trains issued vide Commercial Circular No. 60 of 2025, IRCTC sought clarification regarding applicability of the revised menu and tariff of standard meals\/items on Static Units like Refreshment Rooms, Jan Ahaars, etc.<\/p>\n

1. The request of IRCTC has been examined in Board\u2019s office. The Competent Authority have now decided to notify the revised tariff of standard meals\/items for Static Units on Indian Railways as under:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>\nTariff (in Rs.) (Inclusive of GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast \/ veg<\/strong><\/td>\n35<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast \/ N.veg<\/strong><\/td>\n45<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Meal \/ veg<\/strong><\/td>\n70<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Meal (Egg curry)<\/strong><\/td>\n80<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Meal (Chicken Curry)<\/strong><\/td>\n120<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biryani (veg) \u2013 350gm<\/strong><\/td>\n70<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biryani (Egg) \u2013\u00a0 350gm<\/strong><\/td>\n80<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biryani (Chicken) \u2013\u00a0 350gm<\/strong><\/td>\n100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Snack Meal \u2013 350gm<\/strong><\/td>\n50<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2. All other instructions of CC No.60\/2025 regarding menu of standard items, menu and tariff of Janta Meals, etc. and implementation of the same on other Mail\/Express trains shall be applicable for Static Units also.<\/p>\n

3. IRCTC and Zonal Railways shall ensure that tariff increase results in visible improvement in quality and hygiene of food. To achieve this objective, intensive inspections shall also be carried out.<\/p>\n

4. Tariff revision shall not accrue any undue benefit to the service provider.<\/p>\n

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

Sd\/-
\n(Philip Varghese)<\/strong>
\nDirector (Tourism and Catering)<\/strong>
\nRailway Board<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Indian Railways Food Price List<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Beverages Incl. of Taxes (Incl. of Taxes)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>\nAt Station<\/strong><\/td>\nIn Train<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard tea (150 ml) in disposable cups of 170 ml capacity<\/td>\n\u00a05<\/td>\n\u00a05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tea (with tea bag) (150 ml) in disposable cups of 170 ml capacity<\/td>\n\u00a010<\/td>\n\u00a010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coffee using instant Coffee powder (150 ml) in disposable cups of 170 ml capacity<\/td>\n\u00a010<\/td>\n\u00a010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rates of Humsafar Trains through AVM Machine (Incl. of Taxes)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tea (all Variants without tea bag) 100 ml in 120 ml Cup<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n\u00a010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coffee 100 ml in 120 ml Cup<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n\u00a015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soup 100 ml in 120 ml Cup<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n\u00a015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rail Neer\/Packaged drinking water (Chilled)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a01 litre bottle\/1000 ml<\/td>\n\u00a015<\/td>\n\u00a015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0500 ml Bottle<\/td>\n\u00a010<\/td>\n\u00a010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Breakfast (Incl. of Taxes)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>\nAt Station<\/strong><\/td>\nIn Train<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veg Break fast (Cutlet) =Bread Slice (2nos) 50 gms, Veg cutlet (2nos) 100 gms, Butter in blister pack 8 gms, Tomato ketchup in sachets (1nos) 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1,\u00a0 Disposable spoon1.<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n\u00a040<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veg Break fast (Idli & Vada) =Idli (2nos) 100 gms, Vada (2nos) 60 gms, Chutney in disposable cup 50 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1.<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n\u00a040<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veg Break fast (Upma & Vada) = Upma 100 gms, Vada (2nos) 60 gms, Chutney in disposable cup 50 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1,\u00a0 Disposable spoon 1.<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n\u00a040<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veg Break fast (Pongal &Vada) =Pongal 100 gms, Vada (2nos) 60 gms, Chutney in disposable cup 50 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1.<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n\u00a040<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-Veg Breakfast (Egg Omelette)= Bread Slice (2 nos) 50 gms, Omelette\/ Boiled Eggs (2 eggs) 90 gms, Butter in blister pack 8 gms, Tomato ketchup in sachets (1nos) 12 gms, Salt sachets 1 (nos), 0.5 gms, Pepper Sachets 1, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1.<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n\u00a050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Meals (Incl. of Taxes)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>\nAt Station<\/strong><\/td>\nIn Train<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Veg Meal (Standard Casserole)= Rice Plain 150 gms, 2Parathas \/ 4Chapatis in wrappers 100 gms, Dal \/ sambar(Thick) 150 gms, Mix Veg (Seasonal) 100 gms,\u00a0 Curd 80 gms, Pickly in sachet 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable Spoon 1.<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n\u00a040<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-Veg Meal Standard Casserole (Egg Curry with Rice) =Rice Plain 150 gms, 2 Parathas \/4 Chapatis in wrappers 100gms, Dal\/ sambar (Thick) 150 gms, Two Egg Curry 150 gms, Curd 80 gms, Pickly in sachet 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable Spoon 1.<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n\u00a040<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-Veg Meal Standard Casserole (Chicken Curry with Rice) =Rice Plain 150 gms, 2 Parathas \/ 4 Chapatis in wrappers 100 gms, Dal \/ sambar (Thick) 150 gms, Chicken Curry (60 gms boneless chicken & Gravy 90 gms), Curd 80 gms, Pickly in sachet 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable Spoon 1.<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n\u00a050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veg. Biryani (350 gms) =Biryani of 270 gms including 70 gms vegetables packed in casserole + 80 gms branded packed curd + 12 gms pickle + tissue paper + sanitizer (1 ml) + disposable bio-degradable spoon.<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n\u00a080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egg Biryani (350 gms) = Biryani of 270 gms including 2 eggs packed in casserole + 80 gms branded packed curd + 12 gms pickle + tissue paper + sanitizer (1 ml) + disposable bio-degradable spoon.<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n\u00a090<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chicken Biryani (350 gms)=Biryani of 270 gms including 70 gms of boneless chicken packed in casserole + 80 gms branded packed curd + 12 gms pickle + tissue paper + sanitizer (1 ml) + disposable bio-degradable spoon.<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n\u00a0110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Revised and new tariff of standard meals\/items for Static Units on Indian Railways as under:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>\nTariff (in Rs.) (Inclusive of GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast \/ veg<\/strong><\/td>\n35<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast \/ N.veg<\/strong><\/td>\n45<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Meal \/ veg<\/strong><\/td>\n70<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Meal (Egg curry)<\/strong><\/td>\n80<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Meal (Chicken Curry)<\/strong><\/td>\n120<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biryani (veg) \u2013 350 gm<\/strong><\/td>\n70<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biryani (Egg) \u2013 350 gm<\/strong><\/td>\n80<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biryani (Chicken) \u2013 350 gm<\/strong><\/td>\n100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Snack Meal \u2013 350 gm<\/strong><\/td>\n50<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
Revised menu and tariff of standard meals for Mail \/ Express trains<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Revision in Menu and Tariff of catering services on Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto and Standard Meals on Indian Railways<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: http:\/\/menurates.irctc.co.in\/<\/p>\n

Here is the official updated price list for standard meals and breakfast in Mail & Express trains (2025)<\/strong>, as prescribed by the Ministry of Railways and IRCTC:<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f IRCTC Standard Meal & Breakfast Tariff (Mail & Express Trains \u2013 Inclusive of GST)<\/h2>\n

Per the Railway Board Circular No. 64\/2019, the fare structure is:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Veg Breakfast<\/strong>: \u20b940<\/li>\n
  • Non\u2011Veg Breakfast<\/strong>: \u20b950<\/li>\n
  • Standard Veg Meal (casserole)<\/strong>: \u20b980<\/li>\n
  • Standard Non\u2011Veg Meal (Egg Curry)<\/strong>: \u20b990<\/li>\n
  • Standard Non\u2011Veg Meal (Chicken Curry)<\/strong>: \u20b9130<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \n

    \ud83c\udf5b IJals Menu\u2014Biryani & Snack Meals<\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Veg Biryani (350\u202fg)<\/strong>: \u20b980<\/li>\n
    • Egg Biryani (350\u202fg)<\/strong>: \u20b990<\/li>\n
    • Chicken Biryani (350\u202fg)<\/strong>: \u20b9110<\/li>\n
    • Snack Meal (regional cuisine, 350\u202fg)<\/strong>: \u20b950
      \n(Includes raita\/pickle\/salad as applicable<\/em>)<\/li>\n
    • Janta \/ Economy Meal (7 pooris + potato curry)<\/strong>: \u20b920<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      \u2615 Beverages & Others (Pantry Units \/ Static Units)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Item<\/th>\nPrice in Train \/ Pantry<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Tea (bagged, 150\u202fml)<\/td>\n\u20b910<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Coffee (instant, 150\u202fml)<\/td>\n\u20b910<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Packaged Water \u2013 500\u202fml \/ 1\u202fL<\/td>\n\u20b910 \/ \u20b915<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
      \n

      \ud83d\udce6 Comparison: Static Station Units (Refreshment Rooms etc.)<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • Static counters follow slightly lower pricing:\n
          \n
        • Veg Meal: \u20b970 (vs \u20b980 onboard)<\/li>\n
        • Egg Meal: \u20b980<\/li>\n
        • Chicken Curry Meal: \u20b9120<\/li>\n
        • Biryani (veg\/egg\/chicken): \u20b970\/\u20b980\/\u20b9100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n

          \ud83d\udeab No A\u2011La\u2011Carte Meals on Mail\/Express<\/h2>\n
            \n
          • Only predefined standard meal items and snack meals are allowed.<\/li>\n
          • A\u2011la\u2011carte snacks (samosa, pakoda) may still be offered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n

            \u26a0\ufe0f Passenger Awareness & Overcharging Reports<\/h2>\n
              \n
            • Many travellers report being charged \u20b9120\u2013\u20b9180 instead of the \u20b980 standard rate for Veg Meals, labeled as “special thali” with paneer added.\n
                \n
              • This is considered overcharging if standard meal<\/strong> was ordered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                \n

                \u201cVeg meal costs INR\u202f80\u2026 if you don\u2019t specify STANDARD VEG MEAL \u2026 they sell special thali for \u20b9150+.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n

              • Tip: Always mention \u201cStandard Veg\/Non-Veg Meal\u201d explicitly<\/strong> to avoid inflated pricing.<\/li>\n
              • You have the right to ask for an official bill and lodge complaints via Rail Madad \/ helpline 139<\/strong> for overcharges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                \n

                \u2705 Quick Reference Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Meal Type<\/strong><\/th>\nOnboard Price<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                Veg Breakfast<\/td>\n\u20b940<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Non\u2011Veg Breakfast<\/td>\n\u20b950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Veg Standard Meal (Casserole)<\/td>\n\u20b980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Non\u2011Veg Egg Curry Meal<\/td>\n\u20b990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Non\u2011Veg Chicken Curry Meal<\/td>\n\u20b9130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Veg Biryani (350\u202fg)<\/td>\n\u20b980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Egg Biryani (350\u202fg)<\/td>\n\u20b990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Chicken Biryani (350\u202fg)<\/td>\n\u20b9110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Snack Meal (350\u202fg)<\/td>\n\u20b950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Janta Meal (7 pooris + curry)<\/td>\n\u20b920<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
                \n

                \u2139\ufe0f How to Use This Info<\/h2>\n
                  \n
                • Request \u201cStandard Veg Meal\u201d<\/strong> to ensure \u20b980 rate.<\/li>\n
                • If offered a higher-priced \u201cspecial\u201d option, ask for the printed IRCTC menu<\/strong> or receipt.<\/li>\n
                • Maintain awareness\u2014IRCTC mandates printed menus onboard and online<\/strong> under 2025 catering transparency rules.<\/li>\n
                • If you\u2019re charged extra, escalate via Rail Madad<\/strong>, IRCTC complaint lines, or message via official handles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n

                  Would you like:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • An image carousel of sample IRCTC menus?<\/li>\n
                  • Tips for identifying pantry vs unauthorized vendors?<\/li>\n
                  • Guidance on ordering through E\u2011catering and locking in fixed prices?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Happy to help further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                    New Price List For Standard Meal In Mail And Express Trains Revised Menu And Rate For Standard Meals In Mail And Express Trains Tariff of Standard Meals on Static Units over Indian Railways GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD No. 2015\/TG-III\/631\/11 New Delhi, Dated: 12.12.2025 The General Manager All Indian Railways The Chairman […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[4],"class_list":["post-6608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-irctc","tag-irctc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6608","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=6608"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6608\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}