Passengers using Railway Executive Lounges will now find a change in the food menu. IRCTC has stopped serving breakfast items priced below 100 rupees. This means common snacks like tea, samosas, and kachoris are no longer available in these premium waiting areas.
Which food items are removed from Executive Lounges?
The new rule applies to all snack items that cost less than 100 rupees. Passengers will not find affordable options like tea, kachori, and samosas in the lounge. Earlier, these lounges offered a wide range of food including buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and high-tea with varying prices across different stations.
How does this affect the passengers?
Travelers who prefer quick and cheap snacks will now have to look for other options outside the executive lounge. The removal of these low-cost items means passengers have to spend more if they wish to eat inside the lounge. This change was reported on 5 May 2026, though no specific official date for the policy start was mentioned.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the new price limit for snacks in Executive Lounges?
All breakfast and snack items priced below 100 rupees have been removed from the menu of Railway Executive Lounges.
Will tea and samosas be available in the lounge?
No, common items like tea, samosas, and kachoris are no longer available as they fall under the 100 rupee limit.
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