{"id":6757,"date":"2025-08-04T04:51:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T04:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=6757"},"modified":"2025-08-04T04:51:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T04:51:45","slug":"new-rate-and-new-menu-of-catering-services-on-rajdhani-expressshatabdi-express-and-duronto-express","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/new-rate-and-new-menu-of-catering-services-on-rajdhani-expressshatabdi-express-and-duronto-express\/","title":{"rendered":"New Rate and New Menu of catering services on Rajdhani Express,Shatabdi Express and Duronto Express"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Rate and New Menu of catering services on Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express and Duronto Express<\/strong><\/p>\n

Revision in Menu and Traiff of catering services on Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto and Standard Meals on Indian Railways<\/strong><\/p>\n

Menu for Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express and Duronto Express<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

New Delhi, Dated 14-11-2025<\/p>\n

No. 2015\/TG-III\/631\/11<\/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.60 of 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sub: Revision in Menu and Tariff of catering services on Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto and Standard Meals on Indian Railways.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ref:- (i) Commercial Circular No. 32 of 2025
\n(ii) Commercial Circular No. 10 of 2025
\n(iii) Commercial Circular No.78 of 2025<\/p>\n

A review of menu and tariff of pre-paid Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto trains and standard meals \/ food items that are provided to passengers of Mail \/ Express trains on payment basis, has been done taking into consideration the requests received from (RCTC and the recommendations of the Menu & Tariff Committee set up by the Board. Based on the above, the Competent Authority have decided the following:-<\/p>\n

1. Instructions for Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto Trains:-<\/p>\n

1.1 The revised menu for Rajdhani \/ Duronto \/ Shatabdi trains shall be as per the enclosed Annexure- A (Pg. 1 to 7). Thus, the delegation given to IRCTC vide Commercial Circular No. 10 of 2025 for deciding the menu of catering services on Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto trains shall stand withdrawn from the date of notification of this circular.<\/p>\n

1.2 The revised service-wise tariff for Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto Express trains are as under:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type of service<\/strong><\/td>\nCatering charges to be disbursed to the IRCTC (Exclusive of GST). ( In Rs.)<\/strong><\/td>\nCatering charges to be included in fare (Inclusive of GST) (In Rs.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1A \/ EC Rajdhani \/ Duronto \/ Shatabdi<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Morning Tea<\/td>\n29.96<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast<\/td>\n133.14<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lunch \/ Dinner<\/td>\n230.78<\/td>\n245<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evening Tea<\/td>\n133.14<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2AC \/ 3AC \/ CC Rajdhani \/ Duronto \/ Shatabdi<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(i)<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Morning Tea<\/td>\n15.53<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast<\/td>\n97.64<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lunch \/ Dinner<\/td>\n175.3<\/td>\n185<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evening Tea<\/td>\n85.43<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SL\u00a0 (Duronto Trains)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Morning Tea<\/td>\n12.2<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast<\/td>\n57.69<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lunch \/ Dinner<\/td>\n113.17<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evening Tea<\/td>\n45.49<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

1.3 Optional Catering services shall be provided to passengers of Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto and other similar trains, as notified vide Board\u2019s letter no. 2025\/TG-III \/631\/4 dated 14\/08\/2025 and other instructions issued by Board from time to time.<\/p>\n

1.4 All other instructions issued vide Commercial Circular No. 32\/2025 and related instructions regarding implementation of menu and tariff of catering services on Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto trains shall remain unchanged.<\/p>\n

1.5 The revised menu & tariff for pre-paid Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi \/ Duronto Trains above shall be made applicable after a period of 15 days for train-wise calculation and feeding of catering charges in the system plus ARP of 120 days from the date of issue of this circular.<\/p>\n

2. Menu and Tariff of standard food items for Mail\/Express Trains:-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The revised menu of standard breakfast and standard meals shall be as per the enclosed Annexure-B (Pg. 8 to 10). Further, it has been decided to introduce Chicken Curry as an option in standard non-veg. meal in addition to the existing standard non-veg meal with egg curry and standard veg. meal. As such, there shall be three category of standard meals viz., Standard Vegetarian Meal, Standard Non-Vegetarian Meal (with 2 Eggs curry) and Standard Non- Vegetarian Meal (with Chicken Curry) against the existing two. Non-availability of any of the above standard meal items on Mail \/ Express trains shall be treated as deficiency in service.<\/p>\n

The revised tariff of standard meals is as under<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>\nTariff in Rs. (Inclusive of applicable GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast (Veg.)<\/td>\n40\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast (Non \u2013 veg.)<\/td>\n50\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Meal Veg.<\/td>\n80\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Meal Non \u2013 veg. (with Egg Curry)<\/td>\n90\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Meal Non \u2013 veg. (with Chicken Curry)<\/td>\n130\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2.3 It has been decided to offer Biryani as a standard meal variety in view of its popularity. The tariff and weight of Biryani shall be as under :-<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nTariff for Biryani (Figures in Rs.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Menu<\/strong><\/td>\nWeight in Gms<\/strong><\/td>\nTariff in Rs. (Inclusive of GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veg. Biryani<\/td>\n350<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egg. Biryani<\/td>\n350<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chicken Biryani<\/td>\n350<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2.4 It has also been decided to introduce \u2018Snack Meal\u2019 with regional items \/ cuisine \/ flavour\u2019 as a meal variety. The \u2018Snack Meal\u2019 shall be of 350 grams portion and shall be made available at the tariff of Rs. 50\/- (inclusive of GST). The menu and accompaniments \/ side dishes (like raita \/ pickle \/ salad \/ papad, if any) of the \u2018Snack Meal\u2019 shall be decided and notified by 1RCTC.<\/p>\n

2.5 For the newly introduced standard items, IRCTC shall decide the components of the menu of the standard meals (items) within the above fixed notified tariff. IRCTC shall be accountable for providing the newly introduced menu options in a way that the quantity and quality are commensurate with the tariff and no undue benefit is passed on to the service provider.<\/p>\n

2.6 No a-la-carte meals shall be permitted for sale on Mail \/ Express trains. However, a-la-carte snacks items like samosa, pakoda, etc. may continue.<\/p>\n

2.7 For passengers of Mail \/ Express trains, the present cost of Janta Meal (consisting of 7 Pooris-175 g, Dry Aloo Curry- 150g. with pickle) i.e. Rs. 20\/- shall remain unchanged and IRCTC shall also continue to make available Janta Meal for sale on trains.<\/p>\n

2.8 All other extant instructions regarding implementation of menu and tariff of catering services on Mail\/Express trains will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n

3. In order to bring quantifiable improvement in the quality of catering services on IR, IRCTC shall put in place foolproof systems and appropriate operational \/ contracting models to ensure that the tariff increase results in visible improvements in quality and hygiene of food, reduction in complaints and does not give any undue benefit to the service provider. IRCTC shall be accountable for ensuring improvement in quality of food and reducing complaints in catering services.<\/p>\n

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railway.<\/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

Here\u2019s the latest official information on the new catering charges and menus for Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto Express trains<\/strong>, based on the Railway Board\u2019s November 2025 circular (implemented from March 29, 2020<\/strong>):<\/p>\n

\n

\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Rajdhani, Shatabdi & Duronto Express \u2014 New Catering Charges (Inclusive of GST)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Class<\/strong><\/th>\nMorning Tea<\/strong><\/th>\nBreakfast<\/strong><\/th>\nLunch \/ Dinner<\/strong><\/th>\nEvening Tea<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1A \/ Executive \/ EC<\/td>\n\u20b935<\/td>\n\u20b9140<\/td>\n\u20b9245<\/td>\n\u20b9140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2AC \/ 3AC \/ CC<\/td>\n\u20b920<\/td>\n\u20b9105<\/td>\n\u20b9185<\/td>\n\u20b990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SL (Duronto only)<\/td>\n\u20b915<\/td>\n\u20b965<\/td>\n\u20b9120<\/td>\n\u20b950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These charges apply only if the catering is opted for at booking<\/strong>. If you choose meals onboard without pre\u2011booking<\/strong>, an additional \u20b950 per meal<\/strong> is charged (e.g., \u20b9105 \u2192 \u20b9155 in 2AC)<\/p>\n

\n

\ud83d\udccb Menu Highlights & Additions<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Standard meals now include options like vegetarian, egg curry<\/strong>, and chicken curry non\u2011veg meals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Biryani varieties<\/strong> are officially part of standard meals:\n
      \n
    • Veg Biryani<\/strong> \u2013 \u20b980<\/li>\n
    • Egg Biryani<\/strong> \u2013 \u20b990<\/li>\n
    • Chicken Biryani<\/strong> \u2013 \u20b9110<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • A new \u201cSnack Meal\u201d<\/strong> (~350\u202fg) with regional specialities is available at \u20b950 per portion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      \ud83e\uddfe Additional Notes & Passenger Experiences<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • Catering is optional<\/strong>\u2014passengers can deselect meals during booking to avoid charges. If deselected and later purchased onboard, extra charges apply<\/li>\n
      • Some travelers cite quality concerns:
        \n

        \u201cLunch\/Dinner cost about \u20b9185 … I find it quite sufficient.\u201d
        \nOthers report dissatisfaction with food quality or delays, especially on Duronto trains<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \n

        \u2705 Summary & Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Catering fees are entirely optional<\/strong> and are added only if you choose meals during booking.<\/li>\n
        • Be aware of a \u20b950 \u201cemergency booking charge\u201d<\/strong> if you request meals onboard.<\/li>\n
        • Quality varies<\/strong>\u2014some passengers appreciate the onboard meals, while others report service delays or subpar taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n

          \ud83d\udd0d What\u2019s Not New (Post\u20112025)<\/h2>\n
            \n
          • No major revisions in catering tariffs or menus<\/strong> have been announced since the 2025 circular.<\/li>\n
          • IRCTC has proposed combo-style meals (e.g. chhole-bhatura, rajma chawal, idli-sambar)<\/strong>, especially for Shatabdi routes, and a pilot rollout began in mid\u20112025\u2014but widespread implementation is still pending Railway Board approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n

            \ud83e\udded Final Advice<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Always check the booking summary<\/strong> on IRCTC to confirm added catering charges.<\/li>\n
            • Pre-book meals<\/strong> at the time of ticket booking to avoid the additional \u20b950 per meal onboard cost.<\/li>\n
            • If you’re interested, I can help check whether your specific Shatabdi route<\/strong> has adopted the new combo meals, or share more up\u2011to\u2011date feedback on serving quality for Duronto Express<\/strong> journeys in 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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