In a major decision, the Indian Railways has now decided to offer ‘economy meals’ to passengers travelling in general-class coaches. As per reports, the economy meals will be provided at Rs 20 & Rs 50 along with affordable packaged drinking water at Rs 3.
The facility will be available at 50-plus locations across the country. The economy meals will be provided only near GS coaches at platforms of selected stations for the benefit of General class passengers, informed the Indian Railways.
By paying Rs 20, a passenger will get seven Puris, dry curry and pickle. Similarly, one can get snack meals like Chole-rice, Khichdi, Pav Bhaji or Masala Dosa at Rs 50.
A 200 ml drinking water bottle will cost only Rs 3 for the passengers, who have expressed satisfaction over the new arrangement.
At present, economy meals are available at several stations including Jaipur, Mathura, Kharagpur, Katihar, Dhanbad, Rewari, Bilaspur, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Rajkot, Mumbai Central, and Rourkela among others.