(a) whether the Railways are aware that the food served in long distance trains are not in good quality and the prices are very high when compared to quantity;
(b) if so, the details alongwith the reasons therefor and the steps taken in this regard;
(c) whether the Railways propose to introduce Janata meals in all its trains; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): Railway endeavours to provide good quality food in all Mail/ Express trains. The meal
served are priced very reasonably and the quantity of the various items is as prescribed in
the public time table (Train at a Glance).
(b): Does not arise.
(c) and (d): Janta meals are available for the passengers at various outlets like stalls,
trolleys Janahaar outlets located conveniently at the stations. On an average 1.4 lakh Janta
meals are sold every day on Indian Railway.