How To Order Food Online In Indian Railways Train Journey

By: Payal

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Travelling by train in India is enjoyable, but having good food during the journey is equally important. While pantry cars are available, passengers can now order meals online and get them delivered to their seats with ease.

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1. Open IRCTC E-Catering Website

To begin, open the official website www.ecatering.irctc.co.in. This IRCTC e-catering service allows passengers to book food directly to their seats during the train journey.

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2. Enter Your PNR Number

On the homepage, enter your 10-digit PNR number in the search bar. The PNR number is mentioned on your train ticket and helps the portal fetch details of your travel route.

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3. Select Your Station

Based on the PNR details, a list of stations where food delivery is available will appear. Choose the most suitable station according to your mealtime.

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4. Choose Restaurant And Food Items

After selecting the station, you will see a list of restaurants and menus. Pick your preferred restaurant, select food items, and add them to your cart.

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5. Confirm And Pay For Your Order

Proceed to confirm the order. Payments can be made through UPI, wallet, net banking, debit or credit card, or even cash on delivery.

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6. Receive Your Food On The Train

Once payment is done, you will receive an email and text message with your order details. The delivery partner will serve the food at your train seat at the selected station.

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