Frequently asked Questions about e-catering
Question: In how many trains is e-catering service available?
Answer: At present, the e-catering service is available in only limited number of trains running without pantry car. The list of such trains (pair) is displayed in the website.
Question: What is e-catering?
Answer: e-catering service has been started by IRCTC exclusively for passengers travelling in trains without pantry where passenger can book preferred meal through e-catering website as well as through phone and SMS also. The website address is www.ecatering.irctc.co.in and phone numbers are 1323 and SMS MEAL to 139.
Question: How Can I book e-catering service through website?
Answer: Any passenger having valid confirmed reservation ticket may book the meal through website as well the phone. The trains in which e-catering services are available are also uploaded for information of the passengers. The process of booking is as under: –
Passenger will enter the PNR. Stations list shall appear/display in drop down menu. Passenger may choose the station he/she wishes to book meal on. After which, vendor menu will open along with item prices.
Passenger may choose the vendor and the meals to be booked. Prices of meal will be displayed with the meals.
On confirmation of booking, e-payment for the transaction is to be made.
Question: How Can I book e-catering service through website?
Answer(Continued)- On completion of transaction, SMS and email shall be generated and sent to the customer as well as the service provider.
The SMS and email shall have the details of the order. The SMS content to passenger shall have an OTP (One Time Password) which will be used for verification by the service provider on the mobile application at the time of delivery of meal.
In addition to the above SMS and email at the time of booking of meal, SMS and email shall again be forwarded to the passenger 02 hours before the scheduled delivery time at the station for convenience of customer. Further, an email shall also be sent to the passenger 24 hours before the scheduled delivery time at the station.
Question: How Can I book e-catering service through phone?
Answer: Passenger may book e-catering service by calling 1323 for wait listed as well as confirmed ticket. The booking shall be made by the call center executive and subsequently, the passenger shall be informed of confirmed meal booking through SMS and email.
The SMS and email shall have the details of the order. The SMS content to passenger shall have an OTP which will be used for verification by the service provider on the mobile application at the time of delivery of meal.
In addition to the above SMS and email at the time of booking of meal, SMS and email shall again be forwarded to the passenger 02 hours before the scheduled delivery time at the station for convenience of customer. Further, an email shall also be sent to the passenger 24 hours before the scheduled delivery time at the station.
Question: How Can I book e-catering service through SMS?
Answer: Passenger may book e-catering service for waitlisted as well as confirmed ticket by SMS MEAL<PNR> to 139. Once the SMS is sent, the call center executive shall call to the customer for taking order, subsequently, the passenger shall be informed of confirmed booking through SMS and email.
The SMS and email shall have the details of the order. The SMS content to passenger shall have an OTP which will be used for verification by the service provider on the mobile application at the time of delivery of meal.
In addition to the above SMS and email at the time of booking of meal, SMS and email shall again be forwarded to the passenger 02 hours before the scheduled delivery time at the station for convenience of customer. Further, an email shall also be sent to the passenger 24 hours before the scheduled delivery time at the station.
Question: I have e-ticket, can I use e-catering?
Answer: Yes, this facility can be availed by passengers having valid reservation ticket either e-ticket Or ticket taken from reservation window.
Question: I am travelling in Shatabdi Express, can I book meal through e-catering.
Answer: Currently, this facility is available only in limited number of trains running without pantry car.
Question: My ticket is not confirmed and is wait listed, can I book the meal through e-catering?
Answer: Yes, passengers with wait listed ticket in the select trains can book meal through e-catering on phone & SMS only at Toll-free number 1323 (Toll) and SMS MEAL<PNR> to 139.
Question: Which meal can I Book through e-catering?
Answer: The rates along with meal are already available on website with specification. Passengers may choose the meal as per need and choice.
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