Mail, Express & Humsafar Train Food Menu & Prices
Official IRCTC catering charges on Mail, Express and Humsafar trains — breakfast, meals, beverages and the full à la carte tariff. Prices are inclusive of taxes; à la carte prices are inclusive of GST.
Beverages
Tea & coffee
- Standard tea150 ml, in a 170 ml disposable cupAt station₹5In train₹5
- Tea with tea bag150 ml, in a 170 ml disposable cupAt station₹10In train₹10
- Coffee (instant coffee powder)150 ml, in a 170 ml disposable cupAt station₹10In train₹10
Humsafar trains (via AVM vending machine)
Served on board only, not at stations.
- Tea, all variants without tea bag100 ml, in a 120 ml cupAt stationN/AIn train₹10
- Coffee100 ml, in a 120 ml cupAt stationN/AIn train₹15
- Soup100 ml, in a 120 ml cupAt stationN/AIn train₹15
Rail Neer / packaged drinking water (chilled)
- 1 litre bottle (1000 ml)At station₹14In train₹14
- 500 ml bottleAt station₹9In train₹9
Breakfast
- Veg breakfast (Cutlet)Bread slice (2) 50 gms, veg cutlet (2) 100 gms, butter blister 8 gms, tomato ketchup sachet 12 gms, casserole, napkin, spoonAt station₹35In train₹40
- Veg breakfast (Idli & Vada)Idli (2) 100 gms, vada (2) 60 gms, chutney 50 gms, casserole, napkin, spoonAt station₹35In train₹40
- Veg breakfast (Upma & Vada)Upma 100 gms, vada (2) 60 gms, chutney 50 gms, casserole, napkin, spoonAt station₹35In train₹40
- Veg breakfast (Pongal & Vada)Pongal 100 gms, vada (2) 60 gms, chutney 50 gms, casserole, napkin, spoonAt station₹35In train₹40
- Non-veg breakfast (Egg Omelette)Bread slice (2) 50 gms, omelette / boiled eggs (2 eggs) 90 gms, butter 8 gms, ketchup 12 gms, salt & pepper sachets, casserole, napkin, spoonAt station₹45In train₹50
Meals
- Veg meal (standard casserole)Plain rice 150 gms, 2 parathas / 4 chapatis 100 gms, dal / sambar (thick) 150 gms, mixed veg (seasonal) 100 gms, curd 80 gms, pickle 12 gmsAt station₹70In train₹80
- Non-veg meal (Egg Curry with Rice)Plain rice 150 gms, 2 parathas / 4 chapatis, dal / sambar 150 gms, two-egg curry 150 gms, curd 80 gms, pickleAt station₹80In train₹90
- Non-veg meal (Chicken Curry with Rice)Plain rice 150 gms, 2 parathas / 4 chapatis, dal / sambar 150 gms, chicken curry (60 gms boneless + 90 gms gravy), curd 80 gms, pickleAt station₹120In train₹130
- Veg biryani (350 gms)Biryani 270 gms incl. 70 gms vegetables, 80 gms branded curd, 12 gms pickle, tissue, sanitizerAt station₹70In train₹80
- Egg biryani (350 gms)Biryani 270 gms incl. 2 eggs, 80 gms branded curd, 12 gms pickle, tissue, sanitizerAt station₹80In train₹90
- Chicken biryani (350 gms)Biryani 270 gms incl. 70 gms boneless chicken, 80 gms branded curd, 12 gms pickle, tissue, sanitizerAt station₹100In train₹110
- Janta MealPooris (7 nos) 175 gms, aloo dry curry 150 gms, pickle 15 gmsAt station₹15In train₹20
Late-running trains
Menu for late-running trains (RSD)
Served when a train is running significantly behind schedule.
- Morning Tea / Coffee2 biscuits (Marie or approved brand) + tea/coffee kit (sugar or sugar-free sachet, tea/coffee, milk creamer sachet)Price₹8
- Breakfast / Evening Tea4 bread slices (brown/white) + butter chiplet + fruit drink (tetra pack) + tea/coffee kitPrice₹30
- Lunch / DinnerRice + dal (yellow dal / rajma / chole) + pickle, OR 7 poori + mixed veg / aloo bhaji + pickle + salt & pepperPrice₹30
À la carte items
Veg items
- Chapati2 chapati, 30 gms eachPrice₹20
- Kachori2 kachoris of 40 gms each + ketchup sachetPrice₹20
- Thatte Idly100 gms idly + 40 gms chutneyPrice₹20
- Idly with chutney / sambhar2 nos of 30 gms each + 40 gms chutney / sambarPrice₹20
- Bread butter / toast butter2 slices of bread + 8-10 gms butter chipletPrice₹20
- Aloo Bonda / Sukhiyan / Kozhukatta / Sweet Bonda2 nos of 50 gms each + ketchup sachetPrice₹20
- Samosa2 nos 50 gms each + ketchup sachetPrice₹20
- Maddur Vada2 no of 50 gms each + coconut chutney 15 gmsPrice₹20
- Hot / cold milk with sugar250 ml branded milk + 1 sugar sachetPrice₹20
- Masala / Dal / Medu Vada2 nos of 40 gms each + 40 gms chutneyPrice₹30
- Rava / Wheat / Oat / Semiya Upma150 gms upma + 40 gms chutney / sambarPrice₹30
- Onion / Rava Uttapam110 gms dosa / uttapam + 40 gms chutneyPrice₹30
- Dahi Vada2 nos of 30 gms each + 100 gms dahiPrice₹30
- Bread Pakora80 gms of pakora + ketchup or 30 gms chutneyPrice₹30
- Onion / Potato / Baigan / Assorted Pakora / Bhaji100 gms of pakora + ketchup sachetPrice₹30
- Dhokla100 gms of dhoklaPrice₹30
- Poha150 gms of poha with namkeen garnishPrice₹30
- Tomato / Veg / Chicken Soup150 ml with 10 gms sachet of approved brandPrice₹30
- Gatta Sabji250 gms gatta sabjiPrice₹30
- Masala Dosa70 gms dosa + 80 gms potato masala + 40 gms chutney + 100 gm sambarPrice₹50
- Tamarind / Lemon / Curd / Coconut Rice350 gms rice + branded pickle sachetPrice₹50
- Paneer Pakora2 paneer pakoda 60 gms eachPrice₹50
- Veg Burger35 gms bun + 75 gms cooked patty + onion-tomato slice + ketchupPrice₹50
- Rajma / Chole Chawal150 gm rajmah / chole + 200 gms ricePrice₹50
- Cheese Sandwich2 pieces of cheese sandwich, 60 gmsPrice₹50
- Veg Noodles300 gms of veg noodles + ketchup sachetPrice₹50
- Pav Bhaji2 nos of pav (30 gms) + 200 gms bhajiPrice₹50
- Dal Bati Churma250 gms dal bati churma + 30 gms lehsun chutneyPrice₹100
Non-veg items
- Boiled Egg2 eggsPrice₹30
- Chicken Sandwich2 pieces of chicken sandwich, 60 gmsPrice₹50
- Egg Fried Rice / noodles350 gms of egg fried rice (basmati) / noodlesPrice₹90
- Fish Cutlet2 pieces of fish cutlet 50 gms + 20 gms finger chips + ketchupPrice₹100
- Fish Curry / fry2 pieces of fish (100 gms) + 100 gms curryPrice₹100
- Chicken Fried Rice / noodles350 gms of chicken fried rice (basmati) / noodlesPrice₹100
Sweets
- Jalebi60 gms of jalebiPrice₹20
- Gulab Jamun30 gms of gulab jamunPrice₹20
- Kesari Bhath100 gms of kesari bhathPrice₹20
Diabetic items
- Boiled Vegetables100 gmsPrice₹30
- Oats (branded) with milk30 gms of oats + 150 ml milkPrice₹40
- Corn flakes with milk30 gms of branded corn flakes + 150 ml milkPrice₹40
- Egg white omelette with whole wheat bread2 egg-white omelette with 2 slices of whole wheat breadPrice₹50
Regional items (recommended by zones)
- Veg PattiesStuffed veg patties 100 gms + ketchup sachetPrice₹30
- Pyaz Kachori1 no of 50 gms each + ketchup sachetPrice₹30
- Vada Pav2 nos vada 30 gms each + 2 nos pav 15-20 gms each + ketchup + green chilliPrice₹30
- Bhel Puri / Jhaal Murhi100 gm bhel puri / jhaal murhiPrice₹30
- Pastry1 no of 100 gmsPrice₹40
- Palam Puri2 pcs of palam puri 50 gms eachPrice₹40
- Pav Ghugani2 pcs of pav 30 gms each + ghugani 200 gmsPrice₹40
- Aloo Chop2 pieces 50 gms each + 100 gms ghuganiPrice₹40
- Veg Momo8 nos of 20 gms each + chutneyPrice₹50
- Litti Chokha4 pcs of stuffed litti 50 gms each + chokha 100 gmsPrice₹50
- Khichdi350 gm khichdi + 30 gm chutney + pickle sachetPrice₹50
- Rice Dalma200 gm rice + 150 gm dalma + 30 gm tomato chutneyPrice₹50
- Chicken Momo8 nos of 20 gms each + chutneyPrice₹80
- Spring Roll2 nos of 60 gms each + ketchup sachetPrice₹80
Ragi items
- Ragi Ladoo2 nos of branded packed sweet ragi laddooPrice₹30
- Ragi Kachori2 kachoris of 40 gms each + ketchup sachetPrice₹30
- Ragi Idli2 nos ragi idli (100 gms) + 40 gms coconut chutneyPrice₹40
- Ragi Dosa (Masala)100 gms dosa + mint / onion-tomato chutney 80 gmsPrice₹40
- Ragi Uttapam100 gms uttapam + mint / onion-tomato chutney 80 gmsPrice₹40
- Ragi Thepla2 nos ragi thepla (100 gms) + curd 80 gms + chutney + picklePrice₹40
- Ragi Paratha2 nos ragi paratha (100 gms) + curd 80 gms + chutney + picklePrice₹40
- Ragi Upmaragi upma 100 gms + coconut chutney 50 gms + sev 25 gmsPrice₹50
Items are marked vegetarian (green) or non-vegetarian (red). Rates are the standard IRCTC catering charges and may be revised by Railways.
Frequently asked questions
How much does food cost on a Mail or Express train?
Standard IRCTC rates (inclusive of taxes): a veg breakfast is ₹35 at the station / ₹40 on board, a veg meal is ₹70 / ₹80, chicken biryani is ₹100 / ₹110, and the budget Janta Meal is ₹15 / ₹20. À la carte snacks start at ₹20.
How much is a cup of tea or a water bottle on a train?
Standard tea is ₹5 and tea with a tea bag is ₹10; coffee is ₹10. Rail Neer packaged water is ₹14 for 1 litre and ₹9 for 500 ml. These rates are the same at the station and on board.
What is the cheapest meal on a train?
The Janta Meal (7 pooris, aloo dry curry and pickle) is the cheapest at ₹15 at the station and ₹20 on board. Among à la carte items, chapati, samosa, idli and jalebi are ₹20.
Are these rates the same on all trains?
These are the standard rates for Mail, Express and Humsafar trains. Premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat and Tejas include catering in the fare with their own set menus, so they do not use this à la carte list.