Railways hikes food, tea prices on Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto

New Delhi: The Railway Board has decided to hike price of meals on board Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto trains, resulting in slight hike in their fares, according to a government order.

The Ministry of Railways raised the prices in view of requests received from the IRCTC and the suggestions of the menu and tariff committee set up by the board.

According to the new order, in first class AC and executive class, tea will cost Rs 35, up by Rs 6, breakfast Rs 140, up by Rs 7, lunch and dinner Rs 245, up by Rs 15.

In second class AC, third class AC and chair car, tea to cost Rs 20, up by Rs 5, breakfast Rs 105, up by Rs 8, lunch and dinner Rs 185, up by Rs 10.

It has also been decided that snacks of regional flavour will be introduced, the order stated.

The 'Snack Meal' shall be of 350 grams portion and shall be made available at Rs 50, inclusive of GST.

Passengers in sleeper class of Duronto trains will need to pay Rs 65 for breakfast, Rs 120 for lunch/dinner and Rs 50 for evening tea.

The revised rates for standard meals are- Breakfast (Veg)- Rs 40, Breakfast (Non-veg) - Rs 50, Standard Meal Veg - Rs 80, Standard Meal Non-veg (With Egg Curry) - Rs 90.

The new menu and rates will be provided in the ticketing system after 15 days and will be applicable after 120 days from the date of the circular's issue.

"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," the order read.