Passengers at Panipat Railway Station will soon have access to better dining options. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is preparing to open a modern Food Plaza at the station. This move is part of a larger plan to improve passenger facilities and modernize the station infrastructure.
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What is the status of the Panipat Food Plaza
An official announcement on June 23, 2026, confirmed that preparations for the IRCTC Food Plaza are currently underway. The facility will be managed by IRCTC to provide quality food services to travelers. This development follows the broader redevelopment of Panipat Railway Station, which was started by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) in December 2020 to add state-of-the-art amenities while keeping the station’s historical value intact.
How does this fit into IRCTC’s wider catering plans
IRCTC manages various static catering units across India, including Food Plazas, Fast Food Units, and Refreshment Rooms. As of March 31, 2025, the corporation managed 149 Food Plazas. To tackle potential LPG shortages, IRCTC issued a directive in March 2026 asking catering units to look into alternative cooking methods like induction stoves.
Other IRCTC catering services and updates
- E-catering: Available at over 400 stations as of April 2026.
- Vendor Network: Over 629 direct vendors and 5,604 vendors via 13 aggregators are active.
- Daily Volume: Approximately 155,356 meals are booked daily through e-catering.
- Safety Measures: Legal action was taken against 14 unauthorized e-catering operators in June 2026 to ensure food hygiene and data privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Panipat Railway Station पर Food Plaza कब खुलेगा?
23 जून 2026 को हुई घोषणा के अनुसार, IRCTC Food Plaza के लिए तैयारियां चल रही हैं और यह जल्द ही शुरू होगा।
Panipat स्टेशन के आधुनिकीकरण का काम किसने शुरू किया?
Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) ने दिसंबर 2020 में Panipat Railway Station के पुनर्विकास का काम शुरू किया था।