Indian Railway Food Price List
Indian Railway Pantry Car Rate List and Railway Station Rate List
Tariff of food items & Packaged Drinking Water at Stations as well Mail / Express Trains.
IRCTC and Zonal Railways shall ensure that tariff increase results in visible improvement in quality and hygiene of food. To achieve this objective, intensive inspections shall also be carried out.
| IRCTC Menu Price List Beverages Incl. of Taxes (Incl. of Taxes) | ||
| Item | At Station | In Train |
| Standard tea (150 ml) in disposable cups of 170 ml capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Tea (with tea bag) (150 ml) in disposable cups of 170 ml capacity | 10 | 10 |
| Coffee using instant Coffee powder (150 ml) in disposable cups of 170 ml capacity | 10 | 10 |
| Rates of Humsafar Trains through AVM Machine (Incl. of Taxes) | ||
| Tea (all Variants without tea bag) 100 ml in 120 ml Cup | N/A | 10 |
| Coffee 100 ml in 120 ml Cup | N/A | 15 |
| Soup 100 ml in 120 ml Cup | N/A | 15 |
| Rail Neer / Packaged drinking water (Chilled) | ||
| 1 litre bottle / 1000 ml | 15 | 15 |
| 500 ml Bottle | 10 | 10 |
| Breakfast (Incl. of Taxes) | ||
| Item | At Station | In Train |
| Veg Break fast (Cutlet) = Bread Slice (2nos) 50 gms, Veg cutlet (2nos) 100 gms, Butter in blister pack 8 gms, Tomato ketchup in sachets (1nos) 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon1. | 25 | 40 |
| Veg Break fast (Idli & Vada) = Idli (2nos) 100 gms, Vada (2nos) 60 gms, Chutney in disposable cup 50 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1. | 25 | 40 |
| Veg Break fast (Upma & Vada) = Upma 100 gms, Vada (2nos) 60 gms, Chutney in disposable cup 50 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1. | 25 | 40 |
| Veg Break fast (Pongal & Vada) = Pongal 100 gms, Vada (2nos) 60 gms, Chutney in disposable cup 50 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1. | 25 | 40 |
| Non-Veg Breakfast (Egg Omelette)= Bread Slice (2 nos) 50 gms, Omelette / Boiled Eggs (2 eggs) 90 gms, Butter in blister pack 8 gms, Tomato ketchup in sachets (1nos) 12 gms, Salt sachets 1 (nos), 0.5 gms, Pepper Sachets 1, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1. | 30 | 50 |
| Meals (Incl. of Taxes) | ||
| Item | At Station | In Train |
| Veg Meal (Standard Casserole) = Rice Plain 150 gms, 2Parathas / 4Chapatis in wrappers 100 gms, Dal / sambar(Thick) 150 gms, Mix Veg (Seasonal) 100 gms, Curd 80 gms, Pickly in sachet 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable Spoon 1. | N/A | 40 |
| Non-Veg Meal Standard Casserole (Egg Curry with Rice) = Rice Plain 150 gms, 2 Parathas / 4 Chapatis in wrappers 100gms, Dal/ sambar (Thick) 150 gms, Two Egg Curry 150 gms, Curd 80 gms, Pickly in sachet 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable Spoon 1. | N/A | 40 |
| Non-Veg Meal Standard Casserole (Chicken Curry with Rice) = Rice Plain 150 gms, 2 Parathas / 4 Chapatis in wrappers 100 gms, Dal / sambar (Thick) 150 gms, Chicken Curry (60 gms boneless chicken & Gravy 90 gms), Curd 80 gms, Pickly in sachet 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable Spoon 1. | N/A | 50 |
| Veg. Biryani (350 gms) = Biryani of 270 gms including 70 gms vegetables packed in casserole + 80 gms branded packed curd + 12 gms pickle + tissue paper + sanitizer (1 ml) + disposable bio-degradable spoon. | N/A | 80 |
| Egg Biryani (350 gms) = Biryani of 270 gms including 2 eggs packed in casserole + 80 gms branded packed curd + 12 gms pickle + tissue paper + sanitizer (1 ml) + disposable bio-degradable spoon. | N/A | 90 |
| Chicken Biryani (350 gms)= Biryani of 270 gms including 70 gms of boneless chicken packed in casserole + 80 gms branded packed curd + 12 gms pickle + tissue paper + sanitizer (1 ml) + disposable bio-degradable spoon. | N/A | 110 |
IRCTC Food Menu Rates – Revised and new tariff of standard meals/items for Static Units on Indian Railways as under:-
| Item | Tariff (in Rs.) (Inclusive of GST) |
| Breakfast / veg | 35 |
| Breakfast / N.veg | 45 |
| Standard Meal / veg | 70 |
| Standard Meal (Egg curry) | 80 |
| Standard Meal (Chicken Curry) | 120 |
| Biryani (veg) – 350 gm | 70 |
| Biryani (Egg) – 350 gm | 80 |
| Biryani (Chicken) – 350 gm | 100 |
| Snack Meal – 350 gm | 50 |
| Revised menu and tariff of standard meals for Mail / Express trains (IRCTC Pantry Car Price List PDF Download) | Click Here |
| Revision in Menu and Tariff of catering services on Rajdhani / Shatabdi / Duronto and Standard Meals on Indian Railways (IRCTC Food Menu Rates PDF Download) | Click Here |
Source: http://menurates.irctc.co.in/
Here’s the latest, verified breakdown of Indian Railways food price lists for onboard meals and beverages:
1. Standard Menu Rates (Station & Train)
As per IRCTC’s official standard tariff:
| Item | At Station (₹) | In Train (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Tea (150 ml, teabag) | 10 | 10 |
| Coffee (instant, 150 ml) | 10 | 10 |
| Packaged Water (1 L) | 15 | 15 |
| Packaged Water (500 ml) | 10 | 10 |
| Janta / Economy Meal | 15 | 20 |
| Veg. Breakfast | 35 | 40 |
| Non-Veg. Breakfast | 45 | 50 |
| Veg. Casserole (Lunch/Dinner) | 70 | 80 |
| Egg Casserole Meal | 80 | 90 |
| Chicken Casserole Meal | 120 | 130 |
| Veg. Biryani (350 g) | 70 | 80 |
| Egg Biryani (350 g) | 80 | 90 |
| Chicken Biryani (350 g) | 100 | 110 |
2. Historical Reference – Mail & Express Trains (Priced Circa 2005–10)
Older standard rates (for comparison):
- Tea/Coffee: ₹5
- Janta Meal (Pooris + Aloo + Pickle): ₹15 (station) / ₹20 (train)
- Veg. Casserole Meal: ₹45 / ₹50
- Non-Veg. Casserole Meal: ₹50 / ₹55
3. Transparency & Passenger Rights
- Mandatory: Display of menus and prices onboard is now enforced across all passenger trains. Printed menu cards must be available with catering staff, and rate lists are shown in pantry cars.
- Digital Access: Passengers also receive SMS alerts linking to the menu and tariff, with full menu details accessible via IRCTC’s website.
4. Passenger Experiences
Here’s a direct user perspective shared on Reddit:
“Regular meal comes at ₹120–150 for non-veg, but if you want a standard meal with sweets and all, it will cost you ₹180.”
“IRCTC veg meal costs ₹80 only… If they charge you more, insist on a bill.”
This highlights occasional overcharging or unclear billing—making it vital to request a receipt and refer to displayed menus when in doubt.
5. Quick Reference Table
| Meal Type | Typical Train Price (₹) |
|---|---|
| Standard Veg. Casserole | 80 |
| Egg Casserole Meal | 90 |
| Chicken Casserole Meal | 130 |
| Economy (Janta) Meal | 20 |
| Standard Breakfast (Veg.) | 40 |
| Standard Breakfast (Non-Veg) | 50 |
| Tea / Coffee / Water | 10–15 |
Final Note
- You can access full, train-specific e-catering menus (including Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat, etc.) via the IRCTC menu portal or onboard displays
- Always demand a bill if charged more than the standard rate, and note that you’re entitled to the exact menu item as listed.
Need help checking the menu for a specific train or verifying updated rates for premium services? Just say the word—I’ve got you covered!