**Executive Summary**
Indian Railways has introduced regional cuisines on Vande Bharat trains to enhance passenger experience, aiming to bring India's culinary heritage directly to passengers. The initiative offers culturally relevant and authentic local flavours from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Kerala, Bihar, and Kashmir. The service is available on various Vande Bharat Express routes.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Regional Cuisine Introduction:**
* Indian Railways is offering regional cuisines on Vande Bharat trains.
* The goal is to enhance passenger experience by providing culturally relevant and authentic local flavours.
* **Specific Cuisine and Train Routes:**
* **Maharashtra:** Kanda Poha (Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express) and Masala Upma (CSMT–MAO Vande Bharat Express)
* **Gujarat:** Methi Thepla and Masala Lauki (MMCT-GNC and SBIB-VRL Vande Bharat Express)
* **Odisha:** Aloo Phulkopi and Aloo Potol Bhaja (Howrah–Puri Vande Bharat Express)
* **Kerala:** White Rice, Pachakka Cherupayar Mezhukku Perati, Kadala Curry, Kerala Paratha, Plain Curd, and Palada Payasam (Kasargod-Trivandrum and Mangalore–Trivandrum Vande Bharat Express)
* **West Bengal:** Kosha Paneer (ROU–HWH Vande Bharat Express) and Murgir Jhol (NJP–HWH Vande Bharat Express)
* **Bihar:** Champaran Paneer and Champaran Chicken (PNBE–RNC and PNBE–HWH Vande Bharat Express)
* **Dogri:** Ambal Kaddu and Jammu Chana Masala (trains 26401–02 and 26403-04)
* **Kashmir:** Tomato Chaman and Kesar Phirni (SVDK–SINA Vande Bharat Express)
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Passengers**
* **Impact:** Enhanced travel experience with access to regional delicacies from the comfort of their seats.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required; passengers can enjoy the available regional cuisines on the specified Vande Bharat trains.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Railways: Implementing agency for the regional cuisine initiative on Vande Bharat trains.
Vande Bharat Trains: Trains on which regional cuisines are being offered to passengers.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry overseeing the initiative.
Maharashtra: One of the states whose cuisine is featured on Vande Bharat trains
Gujarat: One of the states whose cuisine is featured on Vande Bharat trains
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways Enhances Passenger Experience
by Bringing Regional Cuisines on Vande Bharat
Trains
Passengers to Enjoy Regional Delicacies of Maharashtra,
Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Kerala, Bihar and Kashmir
from the Comfort of Their Train Seats
प्रव तथ: 18 DEC 2025 2:08PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Railways has introduced the service of regional cuisines on Vande Bharat trains to further enhance
passenger experience by offering culturally relevant food and authentic local flavours. This initiative
brings the taste of India’s diverse culinary heritage directly to passengers, allowing them to enjoy
regional delicacies from the comfort of their train seats.
Passengers travelling on the 20101/20102 Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express can savour
Maharashtra’s Kanda Poha as well as South Indian Dondakaya Karam Podi Fry and Andhra Pradesh’s
Andhra Kodi Kura. Gujarati flavours are being served in the form of Methi Thepla on the 20901
MMCT–GNC Vande Bharat Express and Masala Lauki on the 26902 SBIB–VRL Vande Bharat
Express. Odisha’s Aloo Phulkopi is available on the 22895 Howrah–Puri Vande Bharat Express.Kerala’s traditional spread, including white rice, Pachakka Cherupayar Mezhukku Perati, Kadala Curry,
Kerala Paratha, plain curd and Palada Payasam, along with Appam, is available on the 20633/34
Kasargod–Trivandrum Vande Bharat Express and the 20631/32 Mangalore–Trivandrum Vande Bharat
Express, while West Bengal’s Kosha Paneer is being served on the 20872 ROU–HWH Vande Bharat
Express and Aloo Potol Bhaja on the 22895 HWH–PURI Vande Bharat Express. Bihar’s signature
dishes such as Champaran Paneer are being served on the 22349 PNBE–RNC Vande Bharat Express,
while Champaran Chicken is available on the 22348 PNBE–HWH Vande Bharat Express.Dogri cuisine, including Ambal Kaddu and Jammu Chana Masala, is being offered on trains 26401–02
and 26403–04, and Kashmiri specialities like Tomato Chaman and Kesar Phirni are being served on
trains 26401/02 and 26403/04 SVDK–SINA Vande Bharat Express.
Maharashtra’s Masala Upma is available on the 22229 CSMT–MAO Vande Bharat Express, while West
Bengal’s Murgir Jhol is being served on the 22302 NJP–HWH Vande Bharat Express.Through this initiative, Indian Railways is celebrating India’s rich culinary diversity, making rail
journeys more memorable and culturally immersive.
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