{"id":1307393,"date":"2026-03-20T09:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T03:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1307393"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:36:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T04:06:59","slug":"lpg-crisis-vande-bharat-tejas-passengers-to-get-ready-to-eat-food-instead-of-freshky-cooked-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/lpg-crisis-vande-bharat-tejas-passengers-to-get-ready-to-eat-food-instead-of-freshky-cooked-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"LPG Crisis: Vande Bharat, Tejas Passengers To Get Ready-To-Eat Food Instead Of Freshly Cooked Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has begun affecting <strong>base kitchens<\/strong>, where most meals for long-distance trains are prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since these kitchens depend heavily on LPG, any disruption directly impacts food availability onboard. To avoid inconvenience to passengers, IRCTC has adopted <strong>alternative food solutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-9.29.03-AM-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1307401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-9.29.03-AM-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-9.29.03-AM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-9.29.03-AM-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-9.29.03-AM-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-9.29.03-AM.png 1776w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Passengers Will Get Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of freshly cooked meals, passengers\u2014especially on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jagran.com\/jharkhand\/koderma-irctc-ready-to-eat-food-in-trains-amidst-lpg-crisis-40177296.html\">premium<\/a> trains like Vande Bharat, Shatabdi, and Tejas\u2014will now be served <strong>ready-to-eat (RTE) food options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breakfast:<\/strong> Upma and Poha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lunch\/Dinner:<\/strong> Rajma-Chawal and Chole-Chawal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These meals are pre-cooked, packaged, and easy to serve, ensuring hygiene and quick distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative Cooking Methods Also Introduced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from ready-to-eat meals, IRCTC has also instructed vendors and kitchens to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>induction cooktops and microwave ovens<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce dependency on LPG-based cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain adequate stock of packaged food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This hybrid approach helps maintain service continuity during the crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on Railway Catering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The LPG shortage has forced a temporary shift in how food is prepared and served on trains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freshly cooked meals may be limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More reliance on packaged and semi-cooked food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster service but fewer menu options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the primary goal remains clear\u2014<strong>no passenger should go without food during travel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bigger Picture: A Nationwide Supply Disruption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The LPG crisis is not limited to railways. Across India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants and industries are facing shortages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices have surged in some areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternative cooking methods are being widely adopted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Railways, being a mass service provider, had to act quickly to avoid large-scale disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IRCTC\u2019s decision to introduce ready-to-eat meals highlights how essential services are adapting to unexpected supply challenges. 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