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Earlier this week, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directed the national transporter to introduce local flavours on Vande Bharat trains. (Image generated using AI)
Vande Bharat train menu: Indian Railways (IR) has revised the onboard food offerings on Vande Bharat trains to enhance passenger experience by serving authentic, region-specific cuisines. Earlier this week, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directed the national transporter to introduce local flavours on Vande Bharat trains.
Following this directive, the Ministry of Railways, through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has announced revised menus for 11 Vande Bharat Express trains. Later, this new facility will be progressively expanded to all other trains.
Vande Bharat train route
Presently, 164 services of Vande Bharat trains with Chair Car are operational across the vast network. Developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), these semi-high-speed trains have been running with full occupancies.
Vande Bharat train food menu
According to Indian Railways, passengers travelling on the 20101/20102 Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express will get Maharashtra’s Kanda Poha along with South Indian dishes such as Dondakaya Karam Podi Fry and Andhra Pradesh’s signature Andhra Kodi Kura.
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Meanwhile, Gujarati flavours have been introduced on select services, with Methi Thepla being served on the 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express and Masala Lauki on the 26902 Sabarmati–Veraval Vande Bharat Express.
Additionally, Odisha’s popular Aloo Phulkopi is now available on the 22895 Howrah–Puri Vande Bharat Express.
Kerala’s traditional spread, including white rice, Pachakka Cherupayar Mezhukku Perati, Kadala Curry, Kerala paratha, plain curd and Palada Payasam, along with Appam – is being served on the 20633/20634 Kasargod–Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express. Meanwhile, West Bengal’s signature dish, Murgir Jhol, has been introduced on the 22302 New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Vande Bharat Express.
Maharashtra
Kanda Poha
20101/20102 Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express
Masala Upma
22229 CSMT–MAO Vande Bharat Express
Andhra Pradesh
Dondakaya Karam Podi Fry
20101/20102 Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express
Andhra Kodi Kura
20101/20102 Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express
Gujarat
Methi Thepla
20901 MMCT–GNC Vande Bharat Express
Masala Lauki
26902 SBIB–VRL Vande Bharat Express
Kerala
Traditional Spread: White Rice, Pachakka Cherupayar Mezhukku Perati, Kadala Curry, Kerala Paratha, Plain Curd, Palada Payasam & Appam
20633/34 Kasargod–Trivandrum & 20631/32 Mangalore–Trivandrum Vande Bharat Express
West Bengal
Kosha Paneer
20872 ROU–HWH Vande Bharat Express
Aloo Potol Bhaja
22895 HWH–PURI Vande Bharat Express
Murgir Jhol
22302 NJP–HWH Vande Bharat Express
Bihar
Champaran Paneer
22349 PNBE–RNC Vande Bharat Express
Champaran Chicken
22348 PNBE–HWH Vande Bharat Express
Odisha
Aloo Phulkopi
22895 Howrah–Puri Vande Bharat Express
Jammu (Dogri Cuisine)
Ambal Kaddu
26401–02 & 26403–04 SVDK–SINA Vande Bharat Express
Jammu Chana Masala
26401–02 & 26403–04 SVDK–SINA Vande Bharat Express
Kashmir
Tomato Chaman
26401/02 & 26403/04 SVDK–SINA Vande Bharat Express
Kesar Phirni
26401/02 & 26403/04 SVDK–SINA Vande Bharat Express
Source: Ministry of Railways
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