Do we get free food in 1st class?

Yes, food is available in most of the 1st class AC coach but it’s not free, you need to pay for it. Not all the trains having 1st class AC coach will provide you food for free, you need to select (menu available on that day) & purchase as per your convenience.

Is food included in first AC?

Is food included in the ticket fare of First AC? If the train is a Rajdhani or Duronto Express, yes. On a normal train, no. You will have to pay extra to purchase meals; even a bottle of water.

Is food served in Vande Bharat?

Indian Railways has decided to resume serving freshly cooked food in Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Tejas, Duronto and Gatiman Express trains. At present, it will be applicable for only Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas Express and Gatiman trains.

Is food free in an AC train in Delhi?

Food is not free in any class of travel – AC or non-AC. Even in case of Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Premium AC express, etc., the food is complimentary and not free meaning that the price of food is included in the fare. No, not in all trains.

Is food free in a Rajdhani Express 3A class?

By saying this, it is clear that food is not for free in a Rajdhani Express in any class (3A, 2A or 1A). It’s just that the cost of food is already included when you book your tickets, you won’t have to pay extra for the food during the train journey. This thing is applicable in Shatabdi and Duronto trains also.

How many cabins are there in 1st Class AC AC First Class?

1A 1st Class AC AC first class: This is the most expensive class, where the fares are almost at par with air fare. There are eight cabins (including two coupes) in the full AC First Class coach and three cabins (including one coupe) in the half AC First Class coach. The coach has an attendant to help the passengers.

Why is food not given for free in Indian Railways?

Especially for a cash strapped organization like Indian Railways, they can’t afford to give away stuff for free. Food isn’t given for free in any class of IR.