The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has warned train passengers against ordering meals through unauthorised food delivery websites and mobile applications.Passengers have been advised to book meals only through the official IRCTC e-Catering website, the Food on Track mobile application or authorised food delivery partners. The warning is particularly important for passengers who order meals at railway stations during long-distance journeys. Keep reading to know in detail.
Why Has IRCTC Warned Passengers Against Unauthorised Food Delivery Apps?
IRCTC has said that unauthorised e-catering platforms may source food from outlets that do not follow the prescribed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations and hygiene requirements.
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List of Unauthorised Food Delivery Websites Flagged by IRCTC
IRCTC has identified several websites operating as unauthorised e-catering platforms. Passengers should verify a service through theofficial IRCTC e-Catering website before placing an order.
| S. No. | Website Flagged by IRCTC |
| 1 | RAILRESTRO.COM |
| 2 | RAILRESTRO.IN |
| 3 | RAILMITRA.COM |
| 4 | TRAVELKHANA.COM |
| 5 | TRAINSCAFE.COM |
| 6 | DIBRAIL.COM |
| 7 | RAILFOOD.NET |
| 8 | TRAVELERFOOD.COM |
| 9 | FOODONTRACK.IN |
| 10 | ECATERING.APP |
| 11 | KHANAONLINE.IN |
| 12 | TRAINWAY.IN |
| 13 | RAILMEAL.COM |
| 14 | TRAINMENU.COM |
Which Food Delivery Apps Are Authorised by IRCTC?
IRCTC has listed authorised food aggregators that passengers can use to order meals during train journeys. The authorised partners include popular food delivery platforms as well as railway-focused food services.
| S. No. | IRCTC-Authorised Food Aggregator |
| 1 | Zomato |
| 2 | Swiggy |
| 3 | Zoop |
| 4 | RailYatri |
| 5 | RailRecipe |
| 6 | Yatribhojan |
| 7 | Yatrirestro |
| 8 | Garg Rajdhani |
| 9 | Homebytes |
| 10 | OLF |
| 11 | Relfood |
| 12 | Gofoodieonline |
| 13 | Rajbhog |
| 14 | BrotherByte |
| 15 | Happy Journey |
| 16 | Swad Express |
How to Order Food on a Train Through the Official IRCTC Website?
Passengers can book meals for their train journey through IRCTC’s official e-Catering service. Food can be delivered to the selected railway station during the journey. Here are the available booking methods:
| Booking Method | Details |
| Official e-Catering Website | Visit https://www.ecatering.irctc.co.in |
| Food on Track App | Use the official IRCTC Food on Track mobile application |
| Helpline | Call 1323 for e-Catering assistance |
| Authorised Aggregators | Place orders through IRCTC-approved food delivery partners |