Order Fresh Food in Train Across India Online with YatriRestro

How to order food on trains easily?

Passengers can easily order food on the train in just a few simple steps. YatriRestro offers multiple booking channels powered by an AI-driven train tracking system and provides a dependable e-catering service. This helps ensure seat-wise food delivery on trains across major railway routes.

Ordering food in trains can be done in multiple ways, such as:

• Through the official website of YatriRestro.
• Using the mobile app
• Via WhatsApp
• With assistance from the customer care team 

Railway food orders can be placed in advance or even just one hour before reaching the selected station for delivery.

Easy Steps for Online Food Order in Train Through App and Website​

Place your railway food order through the official website of YatriRestro.

Step 1. Enter your travel details for the IRCTC food order.

Your PNR number

Train number

Train name

Date of boarding the train.

Step 2. Pick your delivery station for food delivery on the train.

Select the railway station at which the IRCTC meal order is to be delivered to your seat.

Step 3. Browse restaurant menus for railway food orders.

Choose your food options from the menus of FSSAI-approved restaurant partners offering  a variety of  freshly prepared meals, such as: breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, combo meals.

Step 4. Confirm your order for food delivery on the train

Add the selected items to the cart and complete your online food order on the train using  payment options like UPI, credit card, debit card, digital wallets, net banking or cash on delivery.

Step 5. Get order updates 

You will receive instant notifications through SMS and WhatsApp about food delivery by PNR number. Delivery updates and rider coordination details will be sent to you.​

Step 6. Get your railway food delivery at your seat.

Enjoy the freshly made food at your seat with a reliable  e-catering service for Indian Railways.

Other ways for train food booking.

Order food on the train through WhatsApp.

• Open WhatsApp and send a message to the customer care team.
• Enter your PNR and other train details.
• Select your restaurant and the food items.
• Finally, confirm your train food order and wait for seat-wise food delivery on the train.

Order through a Call

• You have to call the customer support service.
• Mention your PNR number and other details.
• Provide your preferred food items to the executive.
• Confirm the IRCTC meal order details, and have a fresh meal delivered to the train seat.

Benefits of Order Food on Train with YatriRestro

YatriRestro makes your journey memorable by providing fresh and tasty food on trains. It has a hassle-free train food booking process and committed railway food delivery services.

Hygienically cooked fresh meals

IRCTC meal orders are cooked in FSSAI-approved restaurants following strict cleanliness standards to ensure safe and fresh food.

Variety of food options to choose from

You can opt for North Indian, South Indian, Continental, Chinese, regional favourites, Jain meals, lunch order in trains, snacks, desserts and beverages.

Timely railway food delivery in trains  

The smart coordination between YatriRestro and restaurants ensures timely train food delivery.

The IRCTC meal order process is convenient.

Food in trains can be ordered with the help of your PNR number, train number and boarding station.

Plan your meal in advance.

Book food online in the train ahead of time for more convenience.

Fair and transparent pricing

You can get reasonably priced food options with seasonal offers and discounts.

Payment methods are flexible.

You can pay for your railway food order through UPI, debit cards, credit cards, net banking, or cash on delivery.

Travel tips

No need to carry homemade food now.  Enjoy safe, fresh and delicious food on trains while travelling.

Railway Food Delivery on Trains across India

YatriRestro is rapidly increasing its railway catering network. Its mission is to provide fresh and hygienic food services to travellers across India.

YatriRestro's Railway Food Delivery Reach

• Train meal delivery services are available at 450+ railway stations.
• Vast coverage of food delivery in trains on major long-distance train routes.
• 5,000+ reliable FSSAI-authorised restaurant partners for on-seat food delivery.
• 10,000+ verified delivery riders across India for IRCTC meal orders.
• Active at major railway stations and prominent railway terminals.
• Trusted railway food deliveries at selected railway stations

Safe Payment Options for Railway Food Order

YatriRestro supports secure online transactions for passengers placing an IRCTC meal order in trains.  

Select the easy payment method that suits you best.​

Travellers can choose to pay through any of the convenient payment solutions:

• UPI Payments for food in train – Ideal for travellers who want to make instant payments via apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, or BHIM.

• Credit Cards – Best option for passengers keen to earn reward points or avail of card offers on train food delivery.

• Debit Cards – Beneficial for those who want to pay directly from their bank accounts without using a credit card.

• Digital Wallets – An easy choice when wallet balances, cashback offers, or discounts are available for train meal orders.

• Net Banking – The best choice for travellers who want to make payments via a bank's online portal.

• Cash on Delivery – Ideal for passengers who want to make payment after receiving their train food delivery.

YatriRestro uses secure payment gateways with advanced encryption to protect passengers’ information and other details.

AI-Based Railway Food Delivery Management System

YatriRestro has an advanced AI-driven food management system. It supports automated order processing, intelligent train monitoring, and real-time delivery coordination. This technology makes IRCTC food order and railway food delivery easier for travellers. It minimises delivery errors, maintains accuracy and ensures that passengers get fresh meals at their train seat at the right station and time.

How does an AI management system benefit passengers?

​The online food order in the train is processed fast.

• Automated identification of train and station.
• Real-time delivery coordination.
• Quick restaurant allotment system for faster order processing.
• Automatic train food booking  order updates to passengers.
• Live coordination with the train food delivery agent.
• If the train is delayed, the railway food delivery time is shifted accordingly.
• Delivery of the IRCTC food order is confirmed in different ways.
• Missed railway food delivery cases are rare.

This system allows the passengers to simply enjoy their journey. 

How does YatriRestro handle delayed train food delivery?

If the train gets delayed, the passengers face anxious moments. However, YatriRestro's effective delay management system with dynamic delivery scheduling and arrival-based delivery management takes care of passengers.

Fresh food is prepared if the train delays are a major one.

How does the system handle IRCTC meal service for delayed trains?

• The restaurant partners get updated information about train arrivals.
• They receive information about the new train's food delivery time.
• The customer care team coordinates with passengers about the railway food delivery.

If the delay is minor:

• PNR-based food delivery time is adjusted automatically.
• Passengers are updated about the train food delivery time.
• Riders deliver food at the new scheduled time.

If the delay is a major one:

• Food prepared is checked for freshness.
• Restaurant partners may prepare fresh substitution meals.
• Food delivery time on trains is synchronised with the latest train arrival time.

YatriRestro does not compromise on providing fresh and hygienic food to passengers even when train delays.

If delivery is not possible:

If AI-powered food delivery becomes impractical, then eligible passengers get a refund and continuous support from the customer care team.

Types of food available in train

Travelling becomes much more fulfilling when you get a wide variety of food on the train delivered to your seat. A multi-cuisine menu is available for passengers to choose from. It includes various regional food specialities along with popular Indian and international dishes.

Food categories:

• Vegetarian Meals on trains (Paneer butter masala, veg thali, dal fry, mixed veg curry, jeera rice)

• Non-Vegetarian Specialities on train

            (Chicken biryani, butter chicken, egg curry, fish curry, chicken curry with rice)

• Jain Meals on train journeys

            (No onion garlic veg thali, plain dal, jeera rice, aloo sabzi without onion, roti)

• Group Meals on trains

(Combo meal packs, bulk veg/non-veg thali, family biryani packs, party meal boxes)

Regional Cuisines for IRCTC meal order

           Train passengers can take pleasure in:

• Authentic South Indian food (Idli, dosa, vada, upma, sambar rice)

• North Indian delicacies

     (Butter naan, paneer tikka, dal makhani, chole, paratha)

• Chinese cuisine

     (Hakka noodles, fried rice, chilli paneer, manchurian, spring rolls)

• Continental dishes

        (Pasta, grilled sandwiches, baked vegetables, cutlets, mashed potatoes)

• Fast food and crunchy snacks

         (Burger, pizza, samosa, sandwiches, french fries, namkeen)

• Beverages and juices

       (Tea, coffee, cold drinks, packaged juices, lassi, mineral water)

• Kids’ favourite meal items

        (Maggi, mini pizza, fries, chocolate milk, nuggets)

• Mouth-watering desserts and sweet items

(Gulab jamun, rasgulla, kheer, ice cream, brownie)

Hygiene & Food Safety Commitment in the IRCTC meal order by YatriRestro

Passengers place IRCTC meal orders during their journey. They expect full hygiene and safe food compliance from the restaurant partners. YatriRestro has reliable FSSAI-certified restaurant partners that strictly follow safe food standards.

FSSAI-certified restaurant partners

Restaurants that are put on board for providing food in trains are thoroughly checked for safe food compliance.

Kitchen with a clean environment

Food is prepared in a clean kitchen, practising strict hygiene standards, food quality assurance measures and safe food handling norms.

Fresh meals preparation

IRCTC meal orders are prepared close to the railway food delivery time to maintain their freshness until delivery.

Premium Packaging

The IRCTC food order is carefully packed to retain quality and prevent tampering.

Ongoing quality assessment

The food quality of the pan-India restaurant partners is continuously evaluated to attract more online  food orders in trains.

Railway Food Order- Personalised Food Services for Travellers

The passengers on the train have diverse food choices. YatriRestro offers passenger-centric meal services and customised meal solutions for all.​

Solo Traveller

Fast and quality food on the train for those travelling alone.

Family Travellers

Diverse food options in trains for all generations of the family - senior citizens, young couples and kids.

Group Travellers

Extensive food menu for groups travelling in trains:

• Wedding parties
• Tour groups
• Corporate teams
• Pilgrimage groups
• Educational trips
• Senior Citizens

Students and Budget Travellers

Budget-conscious travellers can enjoy an economical yet wide range of quality meal options in trains.

Additional Services by YatriRestro

YatriRestro is more than just a train food booking platform. Beyond railway food deliveries, YatriRestro provides a complete solution for railway-related queries through its one-touch App.

​PNR Status:

Check your 10-digit PNR number instantly with YatriRestro.This helps you know whether your ticket is confirmed, waitlisted, or in RAC status before your journey.

Live Train Running Status:

You can track the real-time arrival and departure of your train using YatriRestro’s live train running status feature.

Train Time Table:

Plan your journey efficiently by checking the Indian Railways timetable on YatriRestro. You can view train schedules, running days, station names, and exact arrival and departure timings.

Live Station Status:

Get real-time updates of any station by entering the origin and destination details. You can check upcoming trains for the next 2, 4, or 8 hours, making your travel planning more convenient.

Order Fresh & Hygienic Food on Train with YatriRestro

YatriRestro is an ideal platform for food order on trains. The booking process is simple and convenient. Whether you want to enjoy breakfast, lunch order on the train  or dinner, Jain meals, group orders or family meals, YatriRestro ensures fast, fresh and tasty meal delivery to your seat.

The FSSAI-certified restaurant partners, secure payment methods, live train tracking, AI-powered order management systems and a caring customer care team ensure that your journey is memorable.

​Travelling by train? Place your railway food order now with YatriRestro and enjoy fresh, hygienic meals delivered right to your seat.