Indian Railways has updated the food menu for Vande Bharat Express trains to give passengers a taste of local culture. This move aims to provide regional flavors and improve the overall catering experience for travelers. The initiative is part of a larger plan called 52 improvements in 52 weeks.
Which routes will get the new local menu first
The railway department has started this service on 6 Vande Bharat routes. The goal is to serve dishes that are famous in the areas the train passes through. This will allow passengers to enjoy regional specialties during their journey. The official plan is to expand this local food system across the entire railway network in the future.
Route wise local food menu details
| Route | Special Dishes |
|---|---|
| Jammu – Srinagar | Kashmiri Pulao and Rajma |
| Howrah – Guwahati | Sandesh and Chhane Dalna |
| Mangaluru – Thiruvananthapuram | Idiyappam and Parippu Vada |
| Nagpur – Secunderabad | Upma and Paneer Kolhapuri |
| Mumbai – Ahmedabad | Dhokla and Gujarati Kadhi |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 52 weeks plan by Indian Railways?
The 52 improvements in 52 weeks is a plan to enhance passenger services, which currently includes the introduction of regional food menus in Vande Bharat Express.
Will this local menu be available on all Vande Bharat trains?
Currently, the service has started on 6 routes, but Indian Railways plans to expand this initiative across the entire network.