Amid reports that LPG supplies are being impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) may consider temporarily halting cooked meal services on trains. Reports also suggest that the public sector undertaking (PSU) may offer refunds to passengers who pre-booked meals with their tickets. The IRCTC said that the directive applies to food plazas, refreshment rooms and Jan Aahar outlets across railway stations.
Tells vendors to switch cooking
IRCTC has also directed all its licensees to switch to alternative cooking methods at railway food centres. It has asked them to switch to methods such as microwave ovens and electric induction systems.
It has also directed them to implement contingency plans to maintain uninterrupted food services for passengers.
“In light of recent international conflicts in West Asia affecting the regional stability and supply of commercial LPG cylinders, it is imperative to ensure that catering services at all Food Plazas, Refreshment Rooms and Jan Ahaars remain uninterrupted,” it reportedly said in a letter.
