Indian train is famous all over the world. Crores of people travel by train every day from one state to another, that's why Indian Railways is also called the lifeline of the country. Due to the train, everyone easily reaches another place by eating and drinking for very little money.
But do you know what the free facilities provided by IRCTC are to the passengers when the train is late?
In this article, we are going to tell you what facilities you can avail when the train is late. Let's know.
Is there free food when the train is late?
It is said that IRCTC offers cold drinks or water along with food if the train is not running on time. This food is given free of cost to the passenger by the Indian Railways.
In such a situation, if you are going to travel by train like Shatabdi, Rajdhani or Duronto Express and the train is running late, then you can ask for food from the catering.
When can you take advantage of it?
For your information, let us tell you that this facility is not available if the train is late by 30 or 40 minutes. According to Indian Railways and many people, if the train is late by 2 hours or more, then this facility is given to the passengers. This facility is not available if you are travelling on a local train or an ordinary express train.
What facilities are available?
If the train is late, tea and coffee are provided for breakfast along with snacks for free. Apart from this, rice, roti, pulses and vegetables etc. are available for free in the afternoon. Sometimes puri is also included.
In such a situation, if your train is running late by more than 2 hours, then you can ask for food under the rule.
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