IRCTC Upgrades Train Catering Services
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 12, 2025 · Last updated Dec 14, 2025
The initiative by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation to upgrade catering services is expected to positively impact its brand image and potentially its stock performance. It also creates new business opportunities for food and beverage companies like Haldiram s and Elior Group, potentially boosting their revenue streams.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the India — Ministry of Railways (India), has launched a Proof of Concept (PoC) on select Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains to enhance on-board catering services. This initiative involves separating meal production from meal service and partnering with branded food and beverage providers, including industrial kitchens, restaurant chains, and flight caterers. The goal is to deliver fresh, hygienic, and restaurant-quality meals to passengers, improving overall satisfaction. Companies like Haldiram s, Elior Group, Touchstone Foundation, and Casino Air Caterers & Flight Services are participating in these trials. Initial feedback from passengers has been positive, and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation plans to analyze the insights to further improve and expand catering services across the Indian railway network.
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